お陰様で元気です。
Thanks to you, I'm doing well.
✦ AI pragmatic read · suggests Teineigo
A polite, modest expression used when thanking someone of equal or higher status; it conveys gratitude while maintaining a respectful distance, typical in formal conversations or when speaking to superiors.
A starting point, not the final word — open the entry to add your own note if you'd explain it differently.
どういたしまして。
You're welcome.
✦ AI pragmatic read · suggests Teineigo
A standard polite response used in everyday conversation, typically by someone of equal or slightly higher status to a peer or customer; not overly formal but shows courteous acknowledgement.
A starting point, not the final word — open the entry to add your own note if you'd explain it differently.
お疲れ〜！
Good work! (casual version of otsukaresama)
✦ AI pragmatic read · suggests Casual
A friendly, informal greeting among peers or close colleagues, using a shortened, playful form of お疲れ様; not appropriate for superiors or formal settings.
A starting point, not the final word — open the entry to add your own note if you'd explain it differently.
お先に失礼します。
Excuse me for leaving first (said when leaving work before coworkers).
✦ AI pragmatic read · suggests Teineigo
Polite but not honorific; used by a colleague to courteously announce leaving before others, showing respect for workplace hierarchy without implying superiority.
A starting point, not the final word — open the entry to add your own note if you'd explain it differently.
失礼いたします。
Excuse me / pardon my intrusion.
✦ AI pragmatic read · suggests Kenjougo
A highly polite, humble expression used when entering a room, interrupting, or leaving, typically by a subordinate or customer toward a superior or host, signaling respect and acknowledgement of the intrusion.
A starting point, not the final word — open the entry to add your own note if you'd explain it differently.
よろしくお願いします。
Please treat me well / I look forward to working with you.
✦ AI pragmatic read · suggests Teineigo
A polite, standard phrase used when asking someone for future goodwill or cooperation, typically in business or formal introductions; it conveys humility and a respectful request for a positive relationship.
A starting point, not the final word — open the entry to add your own note if you'd explain it differently.
お疲れ様です。
Thanks for your hard work.
✦ AI pragmatic read · suggests Teineigo
Used by coworkers or superiors to politely acknowledge someone’s effort; it conveys appreciation without overt hierarchy, suitable in workplace or group settings.
A starting point, not the final word — open the entry to add your own note if you'd explain it differently.