Japanese word

よろしく

Pronunciation

Romajiyoroshiku

Meaning

  • adverbnice to meet you

Example

新しい友だちによろしくと言います。atara shi i tomo da chi ni yo ro shi ku to i i ma su

I say "Nice to meet you" to my new friend.

Illustration for よろしく (nice to meet you)

More examples

明日の発表もよろしくお願いします。asu no hap pyō mo yo ro shi ku o nega i shi ma su

Thank you in advance for your help with tomorrow's presentation.

Core concept

It marks a request for favorable treatment or proper handling, with the exact English wording shaped by the situation.

Common phrases

  • 今後ともよろしくお願いしますkon go to mo yo ro shi ku o nega i shi ma su

    Please continue to support me

  • よろしくお伝えくださいyo ro shi ku o tsuta e ku da sa i

    Please give my regards

Similar words

どうぞdōzo: It politely asks someone to accept, do, or allow something.

Definition in Japanese

これから関わる相手に、好意的な付き合いを願って伝える挨拶の言葉。ko re ka ra kaka wa ru ai te ni kō i teki na tsu ki a i o nega tte tsuta e ru ai satsu no koto ba

Word origin

よろしく (yoroshiku, "well") is the adverbial form of よろしい (yoroshii, "good" or "proper").

Usage tips

  • English learners may notice よろしく (yoroshiku) in requests, introductions, and email closings, where it expresses a wish for a smooth relationship rather than naming one fixed action.

Other meanings

  • best regardsadverb
  • properlyadverb

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