感謝する
kansha suruTo express gratitude or appreciation to someone for their kindness or help.
彼の助けに感謝している。
I'm grateful for his help.
感謝の気持ちを伝えたい。
I want to express my gratitude.
This is a common verb used in both formal and informal contexts to express thanks.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
This verb is often used with the particle 'に' to indicate the recipient of the gratitude, e.g., '友達に感謝する' (to thank a friend).
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In formal contexts, you might say '感謝申し上げます' (kansha mōshiagemasu), which is a more polite and respectful way to express gratitude.
📖Word Origin
From the kanji 感 (feeling) and 謝 (thank). The verb form is derived from the noun 感謝 (kansha).
📝Usage Notes
This verb is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It can be used with direct objects (e.g., 'あなたに感謝する' - 'I thank you') or without (e.g., '感謝しています' - 'I am thankful').