Question
I am going on a business trip to introduce new products in Japan. I have scheduled meetings with several Japanese clients, and they all seem very busy.
How should I say “Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule” in Japanese?
Answer by Professional Japanese Teacher
(1) お忙(いそが)しいところ、ありがとうございます。Oisogashiitokoro,arigatoogozaimasu.
Thank you for making time despite your busy schedule.
(2) お忙(いそが)しい中(なか)、ありがとうございます。
Oisogashiinaka,arigatoogozaimasu.
Thank you for making time despite your busy schedule.
(3) お忙(いそが)しいところ、お時間(じかん)作(つく)っていただき、ありがとうございます。
Oisogashiitokoro,ojikan tsukutteitadaki arigatoogozaimasu.
Thank you for making time for me despite your busy schedule.
(4) お忙(いそが)しい中(なか)、お時間(じかん)作(つく)っていただき、ありがとうございます。
Oisogashiinaka,ojikan tsukutteitadaki arigatoogozaimasu.
Thank you for making time for me despite your busy schedule.
For other expressions of showing thanks and gratitude in a business context, see ”23 Ways Of Saying Thank You In Business Japanese”.
