The Polite Thank You That Closes Every Interaction in Japan
To say thank you very much in Japanese, say ありがとうございます (arigatou gozaimasu).
The cashier hands you your change. The taxi driver stops where you asked. What's the one phrase that closes every interaction?
ありがとうございます
arigatou gozaimasu
thank you very much
In this video
- ありがとうございます arigatou gozaimasu Thank you very much
- ありがとうございます、助かりました。 Arigatou gozaimasu, tasukarimashita. Thank you very much, that helped a lot.
Why this phrase
Using 「ありがとうございます」 (arigatou gozaimasu) as the polite thank-you for every daily exchange in Japan. Pairs with 「すみません」 to bookend every transaction.
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