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A polite way to say 'thank you' in Japanese, often translated as 'thank you very much' or 'thank you so much'. It is more formal and respectful than simply saying 'arigatou'.
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Thank you very much.
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Thank you very much.
This phrase is commonly used in formal situations, such as in business settings or when speaking to someone of higher status. It can also be used to express deep gratitude.
Use 'ã‚ã‚ŠãŒã¨ã†' in casual settings and 'ã‚ã‚ŠãŒã¨ã†ã§ã™' in formal settings to show respect and politeness.
In Japanese, the level of politeness is crucial. 'ã‚ã‚ŠãŒã¨ã†ã§ã™' is more polite than 'ã‚ã‚ŠãŒã¨ã†', and should be used accordingly.
The phrase is derived from 'arigatou' (ã‚ã‚ŠãŒã¨ã†), which means 'thank you', with the addition of 'gozaimasu' (ã¯ã„ã¾ã—ã¾ã™) to make it more polite and formal.
This phrase is appropriate for formal and respectful situations. It is often used in business contexts, when addressing elders or superiors, or when expressing deep gratitude. In casual settings, 'arigatou' (ã‚ã‚ŠãŒã¨ã†) is more commonly used.