またよろしく
mata yoroshiku
The English phrase "thanks again" can be translated into Japanese as またよろしく (mata yoroshiku).
またよろしく is used to express gratitude while asking for continued favor or cooperation in the future.
How do you pronounce it?
mata yoroshiku
Did you know?
- If you use またよろしく with a person you have just met for the first time, it functions as a way to say 'I look forward to our future acquaintance'.
- The phrase is often used in Japanese emails not just as a closing, but as a way to soften a request that might otherwise seem demanding.
- When saying またよろしく, a slight nod of the head is common, but a deep bow is used if the person you are thanking is of a much higher social rank.
Examples in context
- お礼申し上げます。もう一度、お礼申し上げます。I express my gratitude. Thank you again.
- 昨日の手伝い、もう一度ありがとう！Thanks again for helping me yesterday!
- 今日はありがとうございました。またよろしく。Kyō wa arigatō gozaimashita. Mata yoroshiku.Thank you for today. Thanks again (for your continued support).
- 助かりました。またよろしくね。Tasukarimashita. Mata yoroshiku ne.That was a great help. Thanks again.
Example conversation
Yui and Kenta are finishing a group project meeting.
- 結衣 Yui健太くん、今日は本当にありがとう。Kenta-kun, kyō wa hontō ni arigatō.Kenta, thank you so much for today.
- 健太 Kentaいえいえ、こちらこそ。Ie ie, kochira koso.No, no, thank you too.
- 結衣 Yuiまたよろしくね。Mata yoroshiku ne.Thanks again (for your help in the future).
- 健太 Kentaうん、またよろしく。Un, mata yoroshiku.Yeah, thanks again.
