The word “ありがとう arigatō ” is derived from the adjective “ありがたい arigatai “, meaning rare or infrequent, and has become a greeting that expresses gratitude to others.
ありがとう。
a ri ga to u
Thank you.
ありがとうございます。
a ri ga to u go za i ma su
Thank you very much.
ありがとうございました。
a ri ga to u go za i ma shi ta
Thanks for your time.
き いただ
お気づかい頂 き、ありがとうございます。
o ki du ka i i ta da kI ari gatou goza i ma su
Thank you for your concern !
かんしゃ き も
感謝の 気持ちで いっぱいです。
kansyano kimochi de i ppa i desu
I am filled with gratitude.
こころ かんしゃ もう あ
心 より 感 謝 申し上げます。
kokoroyori kansya moushiagemasu
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
This is a humble expression to say “Thank you very much. This is a polite way to express gratitude when you want to express your appreciation, when you feel that a simple “thank you” is not enough, or when you want to show more respect.