Question
I recently moved to Japan for work and was invited to a business meeting at a restaurant. I want to make a good impression by thanking the host formally. How do I say “Thank you for the invitation” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
ご招待（しょうたい）いただきありがとうございます。
Goshoutai itadaki arigatou gozaimasu.
Thank you for the invitation.
In Japanese business contexts, expressing gratitude is crucial. The phrase goshoutai itadaki arigatou gozaimasu is a polite way to thank someone for inviting you. Here, goshoutai means “invitation,” and itadaki adds a sense of receiving the favor, making the expression more formal.
Feel free to use this expression at any formal gathering or meeting to convey appreciation and respect.
