This phrase means 'thank you very much'. It is a very polite way to show you are grateful. You use it in formal situations.
感謝いたしますPrimary
This phrase means 'thank you very much'. It is a very polite way to show you are grateful. You use it in formal situations.
ご協力に心より感謝いたします。
I sincerely thank you for your cooperation.
先日はお忙しい中、お時間をいただき、誠に感謝いたしました。
Thank you very much for taking the time to meet with me the other day despite your busy schedule.
皆様の温かいご支援に感謝いたしますとともに、今後の更なる発展をお祈り申し上げます。
While thanking everyone for your warm support, I also pray for your future development.
契約条件に合意できないため、この度の提案には感謝いたしかねます。
As we cannot agree to the contract terms, I'm afraid I cannot express gratitude for this proposal.
彼はスピーチで「皆様に心から感謝いたします」と締めくくった。
He concluded his speech by saying, "I thank you all from the bottom of my heart."
This phrase is very polite. It shows deep respect. It is like bowing very low when you say 'thank you'.
This phrase is more polite than "ありがとうございます" (arigatou gozaimasu). It is also very close to "感謝申し上げます" (kansha moushiagemasu). But "感謝申し上げます" is even more humble. You use it for very important people. You can use "感謝いたします" in most business talks.
Don't use this when you talk to friends or family. It sounds too formal. For example, don't say this to your mom.
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