Japanese phrase
ほめてくれてありがとう。 ho me te ku re te a ri ga tō
Meaning
Thank you for complimenting me.
When to use it
Shows gratitude after someone gives praise. It sounds warm and polite in everyday conversation, especially among friends or family.
Example dialogue
その絵、上手だね。 so no e jō zu da ne
Your drawing is really good.
ほめてくれてありがとう。 ho me te ku re te a ri ga tō
Thank you for complimenting me.