How to say 'Thanks' in Japanese | お礼

word

Meaning

Thanks

Reading

Kanji

礼Bow, Salute

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun 'お礼 (おれい)' means 'thanks' or 'gratitude'. It is used to express appreciation or acknowledgment for something someone has done. This word is often used in formal or polite contexts, such as when thanking someone for a gift, favor, or kind gesture. For example: I gave my thanks「お礼を言いました」(おれいをいいました). She expressed her gratitude with a gift「彼女はお礼にプレゼントをくれました」(かのじょはおれいにぷれぜんとをくれました). It can also refer to a token of appreciation, such as a gift given in return for a favor. Note that 'お礼' is often used in combination with verbs like '言う (いう)' (to say) or 'する' (to do) to form phrases like 'お礼を言う' (to say thank you) or 'お礼をする' (to show gratitude).

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1822

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting