Question
I’m traveling to Japan for business and meeting with Japanese clients for dinner. I want to make a good impression. How do I politely say “Thank you for the invitation” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
招待（しょうたい）していただき、ありがとうございます。
Shoutai shite itadaki, arigatou gozaimasu.
Thank you for the invitation.
This phrase is useful in formal situations, especially in business settings. Saying “shoutai shite itadaki” means “for being invited,” highlighting the act of receiving the invitation. Adding “arigatou gozaimasu” makes the expression polite and respectful, reflecting gratitude.
This phrase can be modified for other circumstances by replacing “shoutai shite” with other verbs as necessary, such as “sankashite” (for participating) when thanking for allowing participation in an event.
