Japanese

ありがとう

ありがとう
Meaning: thank you; thanks
Part of Speech: Interjection

Listen to pronunciation

Handwriting

あ
り
が
と
う

Example sentences

Oh, thank you! I was really helped.
雨の中、わざわざお越しいただきありがとうございます。
Thank you for taking the trouble to come in the rain.
彼は別れ際に一言だけ「ありがとう」と言った
He said just one word, 'Thank you,' as he left.
本日はお忙しい中、お越しいただきありがとうございます。
Thank you for coming today despite your busy schedule.
先程はお電話ありがとうございました。
Thank you for your phone call just now.
「いいえ、こちらこそありがとうございます。」
'No, thank you, likewise.'
手紙をよこしてくれてありがとう。
Thank you for sending me a letter.
お時間をいただき、ありがとうございます。
Thank you for your time.
本日はわざわざお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。
Thank you for coming all the way today.
ご親切、まことにありがとうございます。
Thank you very much for your kindness.

Usage Notes

A very common expression of gratitude. Used among friends, family, or in casual situations. Add 'gozaimasu' for politeness.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.