English–Japanese
“gratitude” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikansha
Example
家族に感謝します。ka zoku ni kan sha shi ma su
I am grateful to my family.
How to say “gratitude” in Japanese
“Gratitude” in Japanese is 感謝 (kansha).
Expresses warm recognition of another person's kindness or help and the feeling of wanting to acknowledge it.
Example sentences with 感謝
いつも助けてくれる友達に感謝を伝えます。i tsu mo tasu ke te ku re ru tomo dachi ni kan sha o tsuta e ma su
I express my gratitude to my friend who always helps me.
Tips for using 感謝
- In conversation, 感謝します (kansha shimasu) is a formal way to express thanks, while ありがとう (arigatō) is more common in everyday speech.