お礼を言う

o-rei o iu
phraseBeginner
formalinformal

to express gratitude or thanks

お礼を言わせてください

Let me express my thanks.

彼にお礼を言わないと

I need to thank him.

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This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to convey gratitude.

Collocations

お礼を言うto express thanksお礼にas a thank you

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

お礼にphrase
as a thank you
感謝の意を表すphrase
to express gratitude

💡Pro Tip

Politeness

This phrase is essential for maintaining polite and respectful communication in Japanese.

Gold Rule

Contextual Appropriateness

Use this phrase in both formal and informal settings to show gratitude.

📖Word Origin

Combination of お礼 (o-rei, gratitude) and 言う (iu, to say).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is versatile and can be used in various social situations, from casual conversations to formal settings.

Word Breakdown

お礼
gratitude
noun
+
object marker
particle
+
言う
to say
verb
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