15 ឃ្លា: និយាយថា "អ្នកស្វាគមន៍" នៅក្នុងភាសាជប៉ុន

If you look up “you’re welcome” in your Japanese dictionary, you will probably reach this phrase 「どういたしまして」. Actually, native speakers usually don’t use this one to friends. So, let’s learn natural and practical expressions to say “you’re welcome” in Japanese.

To Your friends, “You’re Welcome” in Casual Tone

When your friend say “thank you” to you, you could say: 

うん！

Yes!

はーい。

Yeah.

（助たすけになれて）よかった。

I’m happy (to be able to help you).

気きにしないで。

No worries.

いいよー。

No worries.

（これ）高たかいよ？

You need to pay a lot (for this help).

*For the sake of easy understandings, we have made English translations. However, the translations of the nuance can not be perfect. Please try to focus on the Japanese phrases itself.

To Your Coworkers, “You’re Welcome” in Japanese

When your coworkers say “thank you” to you, you could say:

いえいえ。

No, no.

こちらこそ。

I should be thanking you.

遠慮えんりょしないで。

Don’t be so formal (with me).

ううん、いつでも声こえかけて。

No, let me know anytime (when you need any help at my end).

どういたしまして。

You’re welcome.

To Your Boss, “You’re Welcome” in Polite Form

When your boss say “thank you” to you, you could say:

恐縮きょうしゅくです。

I am obliged.

お役やくに立たててよかったです。

I am happy to be able to help you.

とんでもありません。

Don’t mention it.

他ほかにも何なにかお手て伝つだいできることはありませんか？

Apart from that, is there anything that I can help you with?

Conclusion

Thank you for reading! …then, what should you respond to this one? Please find the good answer from among the above examples!