How Do You Say, “Thank You?”
Thank You
How do you say, “Thank You?”
In virtually every language there is a word or an expression that communicates gratitude. That’s because we were wired for gratitude. We were made to give thanks.
The Japanese Word for Thank You
I love the word for thank you in Japanese language. It’s the word “sumimasen.” I may be pronouncing that wrong, but the word essentially means, “this will not end.” It’s the idea that what you’ve done for me will not end with me. By saying thank you I am not just communicating my gratitude for what you’ve done for me, I’m making a promise that the kindness you’ve shown me will not end with me. I will show you this same kindness, and I will show others the same kindness you’ve shown me as well.
In this way, gratitude has even more power. Thank you isn’t just something you say, it becomes something you do. A way to live. A promise to keep.
Gratitude Multiplied
Gratitude is powerful in every language. But when it becomes not just an expression of appreciation but a promise to keep, its power in our lives is multiplied. Not only are we changed by gratitude, but the world around us is changed too.
Whenever you think about gratitude think about this little Japanese word “sumimasen.” And may gratitude not end with you.
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