English–Japanese

“appreciated” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiarigatai

Example

手伝ってくれてありがたいです。te tsuda tte ku re te a ri ga ta i de su

I appreciate your help.

Illustration for ありがたい (appreciated)

How to say “appreciated” in Japanese

“Appreciated” in Japanese is ありがたい (arigatai).

The word ありがたい (arigatai) presents something received as a valuable kindness, a welcome benefit, or a reason for gratitude.

Full entry for ありがたい: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ありがたい

忙しい日に食事を作ってくれる家族がありがたいです。isoga shi i hi ni shoku ji o tsuku tte ku re ru ka zoku ga a ri ga ta i de su

I appreciate family members who cook for me on busy days.

Tips for using ありがたい

  • The same adjective can describe a welcome offer or condition, as in ありがたい申し出 (arigatai mōshide), so its meaning extends beyond personal gratitude.

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