arigato

[ ah-ree-gah-taw; English ahr-ee-gah-toh ]

interjection

, Japanese.

1. thank you.

Word History and Origins

Origin of arigato¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

"Arigato—arigato," she said politely, as she bowed again and again.

From Project Gutenberg

He knew another word too, it was "Arigato," and it meant "thank you."

From Project Gutenberg