おかげさまで Thanks to you
こんにちは!In every language, it feels good when someone responds politely and shows appreciation, right? 🌟 In Japanese, there are so many simple ways to express that kind of kindness. Let’s learn a few of them together today!
おかげさまで
Thanks to you
Example Sentence
A: 昨日(きのう)のデート、うまく行(い)った?
How did your date go yesterday?B: おかげさまで!場所(ばしょ)を決(き)めてくれてありがとう。めっちゃいい人だったよ。
Thanks to you for picking the spot! She was such a great person!
助かります tasukari-masu
That helps a lot / That really saves me
Example Sentence
A: 昨日(きのう)のデート、うまく行(い)った?
How did your date go yesterday?B: 場所(ばしょ)を決(き)めてくれて助(たす)かったよ。とても良(い)い雰囲気(ふんいき)だった。!
Thanks for picking the spot - that was really helpful! It had such a great vibe.
お世話になる osewani-naru
be grateful to someone / be supported by someone
Example Sentence
A: こちら色々(いろいろ)とお世話(せわ)になっている田中(たなか)さんです。
This is Mr. Tanaka, who always helps me out.B: 初(はじ)めまして、いつも息子(むすこ)がお世話(せわ)になっております!
It's a pleasure to meet you. Thank you for always looking after my son!
💡In Japanese business emails, it's customary to start with the phrase お世話(せわ)になっております 'Osewa ni natte orimasu,' which roughly translates to 'Thank you for your continued support’. This serves as a standard greeting that acknowledges the ongoing business relationship.
🌟 Review Time! 🌟
Can you choose the correct word from last week’s lesson? 🤔✨
A: フォーク落(お)としちゃったとき、すぐ店員(てんいん)さんが持(も)ってきてくれたの、すごく〇〇○○○○よね。 When I dropped my fork, the staff brought me a new one right away! so thoughtful, right?
B: 料理(りょうり)も美味(おい)しいし、サービスもいいし、さすが評判(ひょうばん)のいいレストランだったよね! The food was delicious and the service was great—no wonder that place has such a good reputation!
Which one fits best?
A. 気(き)が乗(の)らなかった
B. 気持(きも)ち悪(わる)かった
C. 気(き)が利(き)いていた
今週も読んでくれてありがとう!また来週✌️!
Thanks for reading this newsletter! See you next week ✌️!
気が利くThoughtful
こんにちは!You know that feeling when you walk into a restaurant and the staff smiles, brings you water without asking, and maybe even remembers you from last time? Or when someone just gets what you need and takes action before you even say anything? here’s a perfect Japanese word to describe someone like that. Let’s learn it together today🪐✨
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