Question
I’m planning a business meeting with a Japanese client and want to make a good impression by saying something appropriate when ending the meeting. How do I say “Thank you for your time today” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
本日（ほんじつ）はお時間（じかん）をいただき、ありがとうございます。
Honjitsu wa ojikan o itadaki, arigatou gozaimasu.
Thank you for your time today.
Showing appreciation is crucial in Japanese business culture, and it’s polite to acknowledge the time someone has given you for a meeting or discussion. The phrase “ほんじつ (honjitsu)” means “today”; “お時間をいただき (ojikan o itadaki)” means “receiving your time”; and “ありがとうございます (arigatou gozaimasu)” means “thank you”.
You can use this expression to leave a positive impression at the end of your meetings with Japanese clients or colleagues. Practicing formal and polite expressions like this will help you build strong business relationships in Japan.
