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Thanks

θæŋks

Very common

~ 1600

~ 1600
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

ありがとう (Arigatou), ありがとうございます (Arigatou gozaimasu), 感謝します (Kansha shimasu), どうもありがとう (Doumo arigatou), どうも (Doumo)

Thanks meanings in Japanese

ありがとう (Arigatou)

Example:

Thank you for your help.

手伝ってくれてありがとう。

Thanks for the gift!

プレゼントをありがとう！

Usage: InformalContext: Used in everyday situations between friends and family.

Note: This is the most common way to say 'thanks' in Japanese. It can also be used in a more polite form as ありがとうございます (Arigatou gozaimasu) in formal situations.

ありがとうございます (Arigatou gozaimasu)

Example:

Thank you very much for your kindness.

ご親切にありがとうございます。

Thanks for your understanding.

ご理解いただきありがとうございます。

Usage: FormalContext: Used in polite or formal situations, such as at work or with strangers.

Note: This phrase is a more respectful way to express gratitude. It's appropriate in business settings or when speaking to someone of higher status.

感謝します (Kansha shimasu)

Example:

I sincerely appreciate your support.

あなたのサポートに感謝します。

Thank you for everything you've done.

あなたがしてくれたすべてに感謝します。

Usage: FormalContext: Used to express deep gratitude, often in speeches or formal letters.

Note: This expression conveys a stronger sense of appreciation and is often used in more serious contexts.

どうもありがとう (Doumo arigatou)

Example:

Thank you very much for your help.

手伝ってくれてどうもありがとう。

Thanks a lot for your support!

サポートしてくれてどうもありがとう！

Usage: InformalContext: Used casually among friends or in less formal settings.

Note: This phrase adds emphasis to the gratitude expressed and can be seen as a more enthusiastic way of saying 'thank you.'

どうも (Doumo)

Example:

Thanks for the ride.

送ってくれてどうも。

Thanks for your advice.

アドバイスをどうも。

Usage: InformalContext: Used in very casual conversations, often among friends.

Note: This is a very casual way to express thanks, often used when the speaker wants to keep it light or informal.

Thanks's synonyms

gratitude

The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.

Example: I wanted to express my gratitude for your support during a difficult time.

Note: More formal and carries a deeper sense of appreciation compared to a simple 'thanks.'

appreciation

Recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.

Example: Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated.

Note: Focuses more on recognizing and valuing the efforts or qualities of the person being thanked.

grateful

Feeling or showing an appreciation for kindness received.

Example: I am grateful for your timely assistance.

Note: Expresses a deeper sense of thankfulness and acknowledgment of the impact of the help received.

Thanks expressions, common phrases

Thank you

A polite expression used to show gratitude or appreciation for something done or given.

Example: Thank you for helping me with my homework.

Note: Synonymous with 'thanks', but considered more formal.

Thanks a lot

An expression of gratitude or appreciation, emphasizing a high degree of thankfulness.

Example: Thanks a lot for picking me up from the airport!

Note: Conveys a stronger sense of gratitude compared to 'thanks'.

Thanks so much

A warm and appreciative way of expressing gratitude or thanks.

Example: Thanks so much for the birthday gift; it was really thoughtful.

Note: Similar to 'thanks', but with added emphasis on the level of appreciation.

Thanks a million

An informal way of expressing extreme gratitude or thanks.

Example: Thanks a million for helping me move this weekend.

Note: Emphasizes a very high level of appreciation, more informal than 'thank you'.

Thanks a bunch

An informal and friendly way of expressing gratitude.

Example: Thanks a bunch for covering my shift at work; you're a lifesaver.

Note: Conveys appreciation in a casual and friendly manner, less formal than 'thank you'.

Much obliged

An old-fashioned and formal way to express gratitude or thanks.

Example: I'm much obliged for your assistance in this matter.

Note: More formal and less commonly used than 'thanks', conveying a sense of indebtedness.

Thanks everyday (slang) expressions

Thanks a ton

This slang term is similar to 'thanks', but it emphasizes a large amount of gratitude and appreciation.

Example: Thanks a ton for helping me with my project.

Note: It implies a greater level of thanks compared to the standard 'thanks'.

Thanks a bunches

This slang term is a playful variation of 'thanks a bunch', indicating a high level of gratitude.

Example: Thanks a bunches for driving me to the airport.

Note: It is a more informal and affectionate way of expressing thanks.

Thanks a mil

Short for 'thanks a million', this slang term expresses immense gratitude.

Example: Thanks a mil for picking up the groceries for me.

Note: It conveys a large amount of appreciation in a more casual and shortened form.

Thanks a heap

This slang term is a colloquial way of expressing thanks, indicating a large amount of gratitude.

Example: Thanks a heap for staying late to help me finish my work.

Note: It implies a significant level of appreciation compared to a standard 'thanks'.

Thanks a bunch times infinity

This slang term humorously exaggerates the gratitude expressed, emphasizing infinite thanks.

Example: Thanks a bunch times infinity for always being there for me.

Note: It playfully amplifies the level of thanks expressed with a touch of humor.

Thanks a gazillion

Similar to 'thanks a million', this slang term exaggerates gratitude by implying an immense amount.

Example: Thanks a gazillion for helping me move into my new apartment.

Note: It adds humor and an element of exaggeration to the expression of thanks.

Thanks - Examples

Thank you for your help.

I am grateful for your kindness.

I owe you a big thanks.

Thanks grammar

Thanks - Noun (Noun) / Noun, plural (Noun, plural)

Lemma: thank

Conjugations

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): thanked

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): thanking

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): thanks

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): thank

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): thank

Syllables, Separation and Stress

thanks Contains 1 syllables: thanks

Phonetic transcription: ˈthaŋ(k)s

thanks , ˈthaŋ(k)s (The red syllable is stressed)

Thanks - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

thanks: ~ 1600 (Very common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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