As we all know, Japanese people are very humble and always grateful and appreciate everything. “Arigatou” is the most commonly known word. Many of you might have already heard this in the movies or animes, etc. However, in the Japanese language, there are different ways of saying ‘Thank you!’. Even if you don’t understand Japanese, it would be helpful for you while interacting with a Japanese person. Here are some ways of saying Thank you in Japanese.
Arigatou （ありがとう）
This is the most commonly used and commonly known term. Arigatou is an informal way of saying Thank you or Thanks casually. Since this is a casual phrase, you should only use it with friends or with close ones. In the business or at the workplace, only seniors can use it for juniors. You can use it with colleagues you are close to or have a friendly relation with.
Doumo, Arigatou （どうも、ありがとう）
Doumo, Arigatou is a little more polite or formal than the previous one. But mostly used with family, friends, or close ones. If someone did something for you which helped you a lot, then this term can be used.
Doumo, Arigatou gozaimasu/gozaimashita（どうもありがとうございます・ございました）
This phrase is used with senior people, like teachers, bosses, etc. Which translates as Thank you very much. You should use this term if the superior person helps you or praises you. The above two terms are not appropriate in such situations. Arigatou gozaimashita is just a past tense of gozaimasu. So you can only use Arigatou gozaimashita after receiving help or being helped.
Doumo （どうも）
Doumo is also an informal way of saying Thank you. But some people may find it rude. Doumo is just a short form of doumo, arigatou.
Makoto ni Arigatou gozaimasu/gozaimashita （誠にありがとうございます・ございました）
The word Makoto means sincerely, honestly. It translates as “I sincerely thank you..”. This is the more polite way of expressing gratitude. Nowadays, it is mainly used in business Japanese, verbally, and written (in mails, etc.) Hontouni Arigatou Gozaimasu is another way of saying I sincerely thank you or Truly, Thank you very much.
Azamasu/Azasu/Sank you （あざます・あざす・サンキュー）
This is nothing but a short form of Arigatou gozaimasu. Mostly used by the younger generation, especially males. This is an impolite and informal way of saying thank you.
Sank you is a Japanese pronunciation of the English word, Thank you.
Kansha shimasu/itashimasu（感謝します・致します）
Kansha shimasu means to be grateful, to appreciate. This phrase is more polite than the previous terms.
‘20 nenkan mo ouen shite itadaita fan no minasani honto ni kansha shite imasu.’
I am grateful to all the fans for their constant support for all these 20 years.
‘Kokoro kara kansha itashimasu.’
I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Sumimasen（すみません）
Sumimasen can mean ‘Excuse me’ or ‘Sorry’ Click here to read Ways of saying sorry in Japanese.
It could be used as thank you if someone has taken the trouble to help you. This phrase has a gratitude nuance in the apology. This is a polite phrase and can be used with anyone. You can also use as, “Sumimasen, arigatou gozaimasu”
Otsukaresama desu/deshita（お疲れ様です・でした）
This is the most commonly used phrase at the workplace. People greet saying Otsukaresama/Otsukaresan while leaving work which means Thank you for your hard work or good work. It is used in mails as well.
Maido（毎度）
Mai is every and do is time/frequency, thus Maido means every time in Japanese. Maido is generally followed by ‘Arigatou gozaimasu’. This phrase you can hear in the shops or department stores, etc. A friendly greeting usually used by sellers for their customers.
Osewa ni narimasu（お世話になります）
This term is generally used at the workplaces verbally, as well as written (in mail).
This term is used for gratitude towards colleagues. Used as "thank you for your support" or for being grateful for receiving the favor. This could also mean phrases such as, Itsumo taihen osewa ni natte orimasu
Itsumo osewa ni narimasu
Itsumo osewa ni natte imasu
Osewasama desu.
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