感謝の意

kansha no i

expression of gratitude

彼は感謝の意を表した。

He expressed his gratitude.

formal

An expression or statement conveying gratitude or appreciation.

社長に感謝の意を伝える。

Express gratitude to the president.

Often used in business or formal settings to indicate appreciation.

Collocations

感謝の意を示すto show one's gratitude感謝の意を表すto express one's gratitude感謝の意を述べるto state one's gratitude

Synonyms

感謝謝意感謝の気持ち

Antonyms

非難恨み

Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal

Use '感謝の意' in emails, letters, or speeches to sound polite and professional. Avoid using it in casual conversations.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

This phrase is most appropriate when addressing superiors, clients, or in official communications.

Word Origin

Composed of '感謝' (kansha, meaning 'gratitude') and 'の' (no, possessive particle) + '意' (i, meaning 'intention' or 'expression'). Literally means 'expression of gratitude'.

Usage Notes

Primarily used in formal or written contexts. In casual speech, simpler phrases like 'ありがとう' (arigatou) are more common.

Word Breakdown

感謝

gratitude

noun

の

possessive particle

particle

意

intention or expression

noun

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