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Japanese · 日本語
Translation
ありがとう
Romanization
Arigatou
Pronunciation
ah-ree-gah-toh
When to use it
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
ありがとう — a natural sentence for ordinary conversation for "thank you".
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You say "ありがとう" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Arigatou", and a simple pronunciation cue is "ah-ree-gah-toh".
This entry is marked as safe. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "ah-ree-gah-toh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Arigatou".
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.