“Gratitude” in Japanese
Short answer
Gratitude in Japanese is “謝恩” (shaon). Full meaning: (expression of) gratitude.
Other ways to say “Gratitude” in Japanese
謝意
shai gratitude, thanks
感恩
kanon gratitude, gratefulness, thanking, thanksgiving
感謝
kansha thanks, gratitude, appreciation, thankfulness
礼
aya thanks, gratitude; manners, etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body), bowing
報恩
houon repaying a kindness, gratitude
かんしゃ
kansha thanks, gratitude, appreciation, thankfulness
カンシャ
kansha thanks, gratitude, appreciation, thankfulness
お礼
orei thanks, gratitude; manners, etiquette; bow
禮
rei thanks, gratitude; manners, etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body), bowing
気持ち
kimochi feeling, sensation, mood, state of mind; preparedness, readiness, attitude; thought, sentiment, consideration, solicitude, gratitude
キモチ
kimochi feeling, sensation, mood, state of mind; preparedness, readiness, attitude; thought, sentiment, consideration, solicitude, gratitude
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