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How do you respond to Arigatou?
The standard reply is “どう致しまして”(dou itashimasite), a formal way to reply to “arigatou gozaimasu” or “ doumo arigatou gozaimashita.” I often hear Japanese people say どうもどうも(doumo doumo), a very convenient phrase which can means many things such as : hello, thank you, never mind, your welcome, good bye, etc.
Is Arigato Korean?
Borrowed from Japanese ありがとう (arigatō, “thank you”).
How do you reply to Itadakimasu?
Itadakimasu/Gochisousama desu The standard phrase before a meal, “Itadakimasu” comes from the verb, “itadaku”, a humble way of saying, to eat and receive. The person who prepared the meal would reply, “Douzo meshiagare” which means, “Please help yourself.”
Which is the correct way to say thank you in Japanese?
It also depends on where one is from; someone from the UK may use “cheers!” as a thank you as well as a kanpai (カンパイ). It’s no different in Japanese. There are also a few different ways to thank someone. In fact, saying “thank you” in Japanese is not as straightforward as you might think.
Do you say thank you or Domo in Japanese?
On its own, domo means “very much,” but it is understood to mean “thank you” depending on the context of the conversation. You cannot use this in polite contexts. If you need to be polite to someone, you should opt for a more formal phrase.
What’s the proper way to say thank you to someone?
Formal Thanks. State “arigatou gozaimasu.”. This phrase essentially means “thank you very much.”. You can use arigatou gozaimasu with people who have a higher status than you, including supervisors, family elders, teachers, and strangers or acquaintances who appear older or higher in rank than you.
What are some phrases that you can say in Japanese?
Japanese is full of simple phrases to start out a conversation. #5 Ogenki desu ka? (お元気ですか) – How are you? #8 _______ – san mo? (______-さんも？ ) – And you? (Hint: fill in the blank with your friend’s name. This is a great response to things like “How are you?” because you can say, “I’m good! And you?”)