ご奉仕ありがとうございます
Gohōshi arigatō gozaimasu
The phrase "thank you for your service" in Japanese is expressed as ご奉仕ありがとうございます (Gohōshi arigatō gozaimasu).
This phrase is used to express gratitude for a helpful act or a specific service provided.
How do you pronounce it?
Gohōshi arigatō gozaimasu
Did you know?
- In a business setting, the word 奉仕 is often replaced by サービス (sabisu), which is a loanword from English. However, 'sabisu' in Japanese can specifically mean something provided for free, like a complimentary appetizer.
- The verb used in the root of this phrase, 奉る (tatematsuru), is an extremely respectful form of 'to give' or 'to offer' used only for gods, emperors, or high-ranking officials.
- The character 奉 in 奉仕 depicts a hand holding an offering up to a superior. This visually encodes the hierarchy and respect inherent in the act of serving.
Example conversation
Yui is thanking Kenta after he helped her with a community project.
- 結衣 Yui健太さん、本当に助かりました。Kenta-san, hontou ni tasukarimashita.Kenta, you really helped me out.
- 健太 Kentaいいえ、どういたしまして。Iie, douitashimashite.No, you're very welcome.
- 結衣 Yuiご奉仕ありがとうございます。Gohoushi arigatou gozaimasu.Thank you for your service.
- 健太 Kentaまたいつでも言ってください。Mata itsudemo itte kudasai.Please let me know anytime.
