Those phrases you hear a lot ~Thank You~

So, let’s  jump to the chase. It is important to show gratitude to others even if you don’t mean it. That’s how the adult world works.

So, here’s a little list to properly convey your gratitude in Japanese. Please mind that using overly casual or impolite expression on a wrong person can get you a negative feedback. Don’t even think about following animes. Just because Naruto say サンキューto Kakashi doesn’t mean you should say it to your teacher. Especially if said teacher doesn’t speak weeb.

The Phrase	Reading	When/How to use it
誠にありがとうございます	Makoto ni Arigatou Gozaimasu	When talking to a customer or someone you should respect
ありがとうございます	Arigatou Gozaimasu	When talking to stranger or older people. Very commonly used
ありがとう	Arigatou	Casual thanks, to friends or younger stranger (e.g. little kid you don’t know)
どうも	Doumo	Another casual way of saying thanks, less common than arigatou
サンキュー	Sankyuu	Use if you’re young. Very casual. Came from the English word Thank you in case you didn’t notice
サンクス	Sankusu	Even more casual than Sankyuu. Literally “Thanks”
あざっす	Azassu	Impolite way to say thanks. Only use to people close to you