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Pronunciation / Transliteration: arigatou
"助けてくれてありがとう。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An expression of gratitude.
"She gave her thanks for the help she received." - 2
A polite expression used when acknowledging a gift or service.
"He said his thanks after receiving the present."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'thanks' originates from the Old English 'þanc', which means 'thought' or 'gratitude'. It evolved through Middle English as 'thanke', reflecting a shift towards expressing appreciation. The term has been used in various forms since the 14th century to convey acknowledgment and gratitude.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Thanks" is said worldwide
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merci
Transliteration: mɛʁ.si
"Je vous remercie pour votre aide."
danke
Transliteration: ˈdaŋ.kə
"Ich danke dir für deine Hilfe."
grazie
Transliteration: ˈɡrat.t͡si.e
"Ti ringrazio per il tuo aiuto."
gracias
Transliteration: ˈɡɾa.θjas
"Te doy las gracias por tu ayuda."
obrigado
Transliteration: o.bɾi.ˈɡa.du
"Agradeço pela sua ajuda."
धन्यवाद
Transliteration: dhanyavād
"मैं आपकी मदद के लिए धन्यवाद करता हूँ।"
谢谢
Transliteration: xièxiè
"谢谢你的帮助。"
감사합니다
Transliteration: gamsahamnida
"도와주셔서 감사합니다."
ありがとう
Transliteration: arigatou
"助けてくれてありがとう。"
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