“Arigato” and “Arigato Gozaimasu” (Explained)
“Arigato” and “Arigato Gozaimasu” (Explained)
Japanese utilizes the subject-object-verb (SOV) system.
Japanese utilizes the subject-object-verb (SOV) system.
In Japan, “arigato” is used to say “Thank you” to someone casually.
In Japan, “arigato” is used to say “Thank you” to someone casually.
"Arigato gozaimasu" means "Thank you very much" and is respectful towards elders.
"Arigato gozaimasu" means "Thank you very much" and is respectful towards elders.
Depending on who you're conversing with, say arigato or arigato gozaimasu.
Depending on who you're conversing with, say arigato or arigato gozaimasu.
"Arigato" means thank you, although it's a fairly casual expression.
"Arigato" means thank you, although it's a fairly casual expression.
Arigato Gozaimashita means "thank you" for the past.
Arigato Gozaimashita means "thank you" for the past.
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