How to Say ‘I look forward to working with you.’ in Japanese
よろしくお願いします。
yoroshiku o negai shi masu
[yoh-roh-shee-koo oh neh-gah-ee shee mahss]
🇯🇵 In Japan: This is one of the most common set phrases in Japanese work life, especially at the start of the day, a project, or an interaction. In business, it often carries warmth and cooperation more than the literal words suggest.
Phrase Breakdown
よろしく
yoroshiku
[yoh-roh-shee-koo]
well; favorably
An adverb in set phrases expressing goodwill or asking for kind treatment.
今後ともよろしくお願いします。
I look forward to your continued support.
お
o
[oh]
honorific prefix
A polite prefix added to some words to make them more respectful.
お返事をお願いします。
Please give me a reply.
願い
negai
[neh-gah-ee]
request; wish
The stem of 願う, used in polite requests and set expressions.
ご理解を願います。
I ask for your understanding.
し
shi
[shee]
do
The stem of する, often used to form polite verb expressions.
宿題をします。
I do my homework.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite verb ending
A standard polite ending attached to verbs.
後で説明します。
I will explain later.
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