Question
I’m traveling to Japan for business and have my first meeting in Tokyo soon. I want to make a good impression and thank the host for arranging the meeting. How do I say “Thank you for arranging this meeting” in Japanese?
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会議（かいぎ）を手配（てはい）していただきありがとうございます。
Kaigi o tehai shite itadaki arigatou gozaimasu.
Thank you for arranging this meeting.
This is a polite expression you can use to thank someone for organizing or arranging a meeting. The word 会議 (kaigi) means “meeting,” 手配 (tehai) means “arrangement,” and していただき (shite itadaki) is a polite form meaning “for doing.” When combined with ありがとうございます (arigatou gozaimasu), it conveys gratitude.
For other situations, you can replace 会議 (kaigi) with the specific event or task being arranged. Remember, showing appreciation in business interactions is crucial in Japanese culture. Good luck with your meeting!
