This phrase means 'Thank you'. It is a polite way to show you are grateful. You use it when someone does something kind for you.
ありがとうございますPrimary
ありがとうございました
This phrase means 'Thank you'. It is a polite way to show you are grateful. You use it when someone does something kind for you.
会議の資料、ありがとうございます。大変助かります。
Thank you for the meeting materials. This helps a lot.
先日は素晴らしいお祝いを本当にありがとうございました。
Thank you so much for the wonderful celebration the other day.
お客様から「迅速な対応ありがとうございます」とのお言葉をいただきました。
We received feedback from the customer, saying 'Thank you for your prompt response'.
ご親切にありがとうございます。おかげで道に迷わずに済みました。
Thank you for your kindness. Thanks to you, I managed not to get lost.
昨日は遅くまでお付き合いいただき、誠にありがとうございました。
Thank you very much for staying with me until late yesterday.
Think of it like saying 'thank you' for something happening now or soon. You say 'thank you' for something that already finished. The tense changes the feeling of your thanks.
This is a polite way to say "thank you." You use "ありがとう" with friends. For very formal thanks, say "誠にありがとうございます." If you thank someone but also feel bad for bothering them, say "恐れ入ります."
Use this when you want to say "Thank you". You can use it for big things or small things. For example, when someone holds a door. Or when you finish talking on the phone.
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