Question
I’m planning a business trip to Osaka and I have several meetings lined up. I want to make sure I’m polite and respectful during my interactions. How do I say “Thank you for your time” in Japanese to conclude a meeting professionally?
Japango Editor Team
お時間（じかん）をいただきありがとうございます。
Ojikan o itadaki arigatou gozaimasu.
Thank you for your time.
This phrase is useful for showing appreciation and respect at the end of a meeting. “Ojikan” means “your time,” “itadaki” is a polite term for receiving something, and “arigatou gozaimasu” means “thank you” in a formal tone. It’s always good practice to express gratitude in business settings, as it leaves a positive impression on your Japanese counterparts. Use this phrase to maintain professionalism and acknowledge the effort your business partners have put in to meet with you.
