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How to say "Thank you for your help" in Japanese

てつだってくれてありがとう · tetsudatte kurete arigatō

"Thank you for your help" in Japanese is 手伝ってくれてありがとう casually, or お手伝いいただきありがとうございました politely. At work, 助かりました ("That was a big help") is very natural.

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Ways to say "Thank you for your help" in Japanese

JapaneseWhen to use it
てつだってくれてありがとう · tetsudatte kurete arigatōThank you for your help (casual).
おてつだいいただきありがとうございました · o-tetsudai itadaki arigatō gozaimashitaThank you for your help (polite).
たすかりました · tasukarimashitaThat was a big help.

How to use it

おかげさまで (okagesama de) means "thanks to you," as in おかげさまで間に合いました.

In business emails, ご協力ありがとうございました (thank you for your cooperation) is common.

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What does 助かりました mean?

助かりました (tasukarimashita) means "That was a big help." It is a warm, natural thank-you at work.

What does おかげさまで mean?

おかげさまで (okagesama de) means "thanks to you" or "thankfully," used to show gratitude for help or good results.

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