interjection
arigato
ah-ree-GAH-toh
Arigato (interjection) means "Thank you" — used in English to evoke or reference Japanese, often informally or humorously. Example: “Arigato! he said with a grin, bowing slightly as a joke.”
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"Thank you" — used in English to evoke or reference Japanese, often informally or humorously.
"Arigato! he said with a grin, bowing slightly as a joke."
"The song's chorus repeats "arigato" over and over."
"And though those arigato smiles/Stay in your memory for a while/There still seems more to come"
— Neville "Noddy" Holder, Noddy (1974)
How to use arigato
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA borrowed Japanese word for "thank you," used in English mostly playfully or for effect.
When to use it
In everyday English writing this reads as a deliberate nod to Japanese culture, not standard vocabulary.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese arigatou, meaning "thank you."
Rhymes for arigato
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What does “arigato” mean?
The word “arigato” means "Thank you" — used in English to evoke or reference Japanese, often informally or humorously. In plain terms, a borrowed Japanese word for "thank you," used in English mostly playfully or for effect.
How do you pronounce “arigato”?
“Arigato” is pronounced ah-ree-GAH-toh (/ˌɑːɹiˈɡɑːtoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “arigato” in a sentence?
Here is “arigato” used in a sentence: “Arigato! he said with a grin, bowing slightly as a joke.”
What part of speech is “arigato”?
“Arigato” is an interjection.
Where does the word “arigato” come from?
The word “arigato” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese arigatou, meaning "thank you.".
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