Exercise 7: Tone of Thanks

Often speakers use intensifiers effectively to make their thanks sincere. Notice the stress placed on the intensifiers (e.g., hontouni, sugoi).

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When feelings of apology and thanks are combined, so are the expressions.

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Repeating the statement of gratitude makes the thanking more sincere.

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Stressing how much you enjoyed the favor you received, or how helpful it was (emphasizing the depth of gratitude) would often be effective in making your thanks sound sincere.

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As you would imagine, when someone older in age or higher in status does you a big favor, expressions of gratitude often come with a series of bows!

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