ありがとうございました、良い一日を
arigatō gozaimashita, yoi ichinichi o
To say "thank you, have a nice day" in Japanese, use ありがとうございました、良い一日を (arigatō gozaimashita, yoi ichinichi o).
This phrase is a polite way to express gratitude and wish someone well as a conversation or transaction concludes.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
This specific combination is polite and suitable for use with staff in shops or service workers.
How does it change in a sentence?
The part 良い一日を (yoi ichinichi o) is an elliptical construction where the verb (such as 'spend' or 'have') is omitted, leaving only the object marker を (o) at the end.
How do you pronounce it?
arigatō gozaimashita, yoi ichinichi o
Did you know?
- The word ありがとう (arigatō) originates from 有り難い (arigatai), which literally means 'it is difficult for this to exist', reflecting a deep sense of rarity and gratitude.
- While 'yoi ichinichi o' is grammatically correct, it can sound strangely Western or like a translation from a movie to a native speaker.
- In many Japanese service settings, instead of wishing you a nice day, staff are more likely to say 'irasshaimase' (welcome) or 'mata okoshi kudasai' (please come again).
Example conversation
Hiyori is leaving a shop after buying something from Yamato.
- 陽葵 Himariありがとうございました、良い一日を。Arigatou gozaimashita, yoi ichinichi o.Thank you, have a nice day.
- 大翔 Hirotoありがとうございます。陽葵さんも良い一日を。Arigatou gozaimasu. Hiyori-san mo yoi ichinichi o.Thank you. You have a nice day too, Hiyori.
- 陽葵 Himariありがとうございます！Arigatou gozaimasu!Thank you!
- 大翔 Hirotoまたお越しください。Mata okoshi kudasai.Please come again.
