Question
I’m attending a business meeting in Tokyo where my Japanese colleagues will present in Japanese. I want to make a good impression by greeting them in their language. How do I say “Thank you for this opportunity” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
この機会（きかい）をいただき、ありがとうございます。
Kono kikai o itadaki, arigatou gozaimasu.
Thank you for this opportunity.
This phrase is appropriate to express gratitude in business settings, especially when acknowledging an opportunity given to you. “Kono kikai” means “this opportunity,” “o itadaki” is a respectful way to say “receiving,” and “arigatou gozaimasu” is a polite form for “thank you.”
Using this phrase during your business meeting can show respect and appreciation towards your Japanese colleagues, creating a positive impression. You can adapt this expression to other contexts by replacing “kikai” with other nouns related to your specific situation.
