This is how you say 'thank you' in Okinawan. It is a very polite way to say it.
にふぇーでーびるPrimary
This is how you say 'thank you' in Okinawan. It is a very polite way to say it.
この美しい織物、記念に買います。にふぇーでーびる。
I'll buy this beautiful textile as a souvenir. Thank you very much.
おばあからの贈り物を頂いて、「にふぇーでーびる」と深くお辞儀をした。
Receiving the gift from my grandmother, I said 'Nifeedeebiru' and bowed deeply.
道に迷っていたところ、助けていただいて、本当に。にふぇーでーびる。
When I was lost, you helped me, truly. Thank you very much.
先生の貴重なお話、大変勉強になりました。にふぇーでーびる。
Your valuable talk was very educational, sensei. Thank you very much.
ごちそうさまでした。とても美味しかったです、にふぇーでーびる。
Thank you for the meal. It was very delicious, thank you.
This phrase is like saying 'thank you for this blessing'. It shows deep thanks. It means you feel very lucky.
This phrase means "thank you" in Okinawan. It is like saying "thank you very much" in Japanese. There is also a shorter, less formal way to say it. That is like saying just "thanks" in Japanese.
Don't use this when you are outside Okinawa. People in other parts of Japan will not understand it.
Use this when you want to say "thank you" in Okinawan. It shows respect for the local culture. Use it with older people. Use it in shops. It is a polite way to say thanks.
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