Ask a Japanese Teacher! What's the difference between ARIGATO and DOMO??

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[@TheMegaRin]

I will just invent an extremely formal personality so I only have to learn 50% of the words!

[@Fr0st7]

but "extremely formal" would mean you'd have to use doumo arigatou all the time so essentially 100% of the words

[@chris_day_]

@@Fr0st7 yeah , talk about being efficient in language , imagine always having to say ”thank you so much for this kind gesture" everytime someone does a kind a thing

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People might actually find it rude.

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Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto.

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Domo arigato Robot san

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Michael Weston domo domo

[@rich1051414]

Kawai, nani, konichiwa, and domo arigato is the entire Japanese vocabulary many westerners have :)

[@campkira]

I just keep using domo, but if the situation required more formal I added arigato afterward. So,I can be informal or formal almost instantly.

[@QuanBrown27]

campkira Word made a long story short lol

[@ZardexM]

Or just say Obrigado. In Portuguese they use it for all situations anyway and it wont never be too formal or informal. Japanese will understand and appreciate anyway because Arigato is transformed and copied version of that Portuguese word due to Japan's historical with dealings with the Portuguese.

[@michaelfernando5672]

@@ZardexM Actually, the word 'arigatou' didn't come from the Portuguese word 'Obrigado'. It evolves from the Old Japanese word 'arigataku'. The resemblance is just coincidental.

[@WarriorSlaystation]

I think this concept is easier for British/Australian/New Zealand English speakers to understand because we use the expressions like "ta" and "cheers". You are not really giving thanks you are just reacting to them giving you something and it is very informal.

[@chiaraippoliti]

Cameron Atkins This comment helps me understand the use of "domo". In the States, we would say, "sure!" "okay" "cool" or "thanks" in similar situations then.

[@roberacevedo8232]

As if English is the only language that has that type of expression. I’m pretty sure every single language an informal way of saying thanks as a reaction.

[@aussiesurfer805]

@@roberacevedo8232 Yes - definitely. I think that was the actual point being made also...

[@chrispillsbury8368]

Hello! So I am living in Japan and I often hear people use Domo as a greeting. Why is that? Thanks!

[@grlann]

wow its been years lol

[@Miooooou]

The modern day use of どうも as a greetings stems from the Edo period phrase どうも言えぬ, lit. "unable to speak in spite of oneself", used positively much like the way we use the English word "awesome" today. The どうも here was taken from the phrase and was used like すごく or 大変 (which would be translated as "very" or "quite). どうもお久しぶりでございます どうもありがとうございます どうもすみません どうもお世話になっています／なりました どうも alone as a greeting is actually a shortening of the above sentences. One of the strong points of this is that this one "greeting" can have many implications and is so flexible. Of course, some people find it rude and would prefer that the full sentence is used. I'll give you tl;dr for this question. During edo period, "domo" was used to express the feeling of confusion or unsureness about the person who he/she is talking to. "Domo nani mo ienu" is an old way saying "I am very unsure about what to say to you" or "I am very unsure who you are". In 1950s, the usage of domo was considered insincere. In 1960s, Keizo Takahashi spread the usage of domo on TV. In 1970s and 1980s, Sanma Akashiya and Mari Yoshimura changed the word from expressing unsureness to greet someone in a friendlier way. Happy Japanesing Source: Some Japanese forum that I forgot..

[@mahavishnustravinskij]

I am SO relieved. I used "domo" when Terry Bozzio's wife(she sold his cd:s in the break during the concert in Gothenburg) handed me the two cd:s I had just bought. Afterwards I got very insecure about whether "domo" was too informal. This video made me feel a lot better.

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When I’m really down, this is my goto vid. It quickly gets me back up again and makes me want to “go out” The song, the beat, the moves, the vibe!! Thank you Soraki!! Domo arigato!! From a fan in California USA!!😎👍🏼🙏🏽🥰

[@annieanderson7184]

1:04 You said it'z less polite.. When you turn on the subs on this timestamp "Don't wanna do" Even the subtitles don't wanna say it 😂😂😂😂🙄🤣🤣🤣😘🤣

[@kajstirler9052]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video it was very informative and helped me understand the difference between domo and arigato

[@allisonbalmores3771]

I'm refreshing my Japanese after about 10 years of not really speaking, listening, or speaking and I'm glad to say I remember a lot of the foundational concepts such as when to use certain phrases and honorifics depending on the situation and who you're talking to. Because if I was learning this for the first time, my mind would be confused😵‍💫😅

[@keintabak]

OMG her accent is so adorable 🥰

[@kyarimaresuki]

This has always been tough for me. I'm in the US and my first language is English. I am in the habit of being very polite with employees at stores, restaurants, ect. I've been given the hint that it might be a bit excessive at times. It's also my personality to tend toward the slightly formal in Japanese, but I always feel awkward whether I'm formal or informal. With formality, I'm worried I look like I only know basic phrases. If informal, I feel like I'm trying to be a different person. I suppose it's still better to go with the former!

[@Komainu959]

I wouldn't worry about it. I'm sure you've heard people speaking to you when English is fairly obviously not their first language. The vast majority of us can pick this out almost immediately as speaking fluently enough to pass as a local speaker is tough...heck even regional dialects stand out. So just like how it probably doesn't bother you in the slightest it doesn't bother most others, they will easily realize this and that this is not your primary language and any mistakes are generally attributed to that.

[@thegreaterbilby2171]

Very interesting. Thank you for explaining the nuances. 🙏

[@gauthamram8994]

Arigato Hiroko San, its easy to understand your teaching.

[@manuelpereira2945]

GRACIAS 👍 🙂 from Uruguay 🇺🇾 💪

[@vinh3978]

ありがとう このビデオはすごいです。

[@bennemann]

At first I thought the difference between domo and arigato was the same difference between "thanks" and "thank you", but I realized that's not it, because it's standard to thank your friends with "thanks!", whereas you don't advise thanking your friends with domo. Therefore, would you say it's the difference between a "thank you" you say because of social obligation/acknowledging other's services to you (domo), versus a genuine expression of your gratitude (arigato)?

[@jordanfranklin4680]

bennemann if its personal expression say arigato. If its general then say domo.

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bennemann Hello, bennemann Thank you for posting. domo is lightly said thanks arigatou is thanks doumo arigatou is thank you Keep studying Japanese with JapanesePod101 Regards, Team JapanesePod101.com

[@chiaraippoliti]

Jordan Franklin Much better explanation here. I was confused from the video too. Thank you!

[@chris_day_]

In recapitulation , Domou = Thanks Arigatou = Im most humble upon your kindest gesture

[@ElectricalProcess]

At 1:25 it is written 'ども' instead of 'どうも', is there two ways of saying it? Thanks for the video!

[@Kradrice]

They're essentially the same Domo is ども Doumo is どうも

[@PhreezyOnTheBeat]

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[@GranddadMani]

My first time checking you out your breakdown was perfect thank you

[@hardiantosyukri4742]

ありがとう ございます。

[@ERTHL]

Arigato. Informative .. with the little plus of the tension of a detective explaining the solution for a criminal case.

[@viniciusmartins2831]

Good and simple explanation.

[@green_quadrix]

all your vids helped me alot !!!!! ありがとう！

[@borisdml]

ありがとう！

[@andrewandrei3062]

Wow, this really helped me understand the difference between these two words, thank you so much!

[@baltoen_]

Thank you for your answer! :D

[@wellthen3824]

Hirako chan thanks for this helpful video

[@NamaJapan]

Thanks for this great video!

[@sarahkrueck4996]

Thank you so much for your videos!!! They clear up so many common questions I've had😁

[@Emma4dfuture]

Thanks for this. Domo arigato!

[@ahritheninetailedfoxnaotos8246]

domo arigato for the tutorial even though I barely speak mother tongue and I'm coming back to it domo arigato

[@TheThotmad]

Very informative, arigatou.

[@princeofhalcyon]

I have another question, this has actually been bugging me for a bit because of so many conflicting answers from people super sure of themselves. With the word (せんぱい) some people say its translated into (sempai) with an "M" not an "N" So my question is simply if the translated spelling uses an "M" or "N" or can be either, and if its actually pronounced "sempai" not "senpai"

[@scoreunder]

The short and perhaps unsatisfactory answer is that they're both correct. "Senpai" is the way I prefer to spell it, because that keeps a one-to-one correspondence between ん and "n". But "sempai" is correct too, and perhaps closer to the more common pronunciation (since it's easier to pronounce an m before the p I guess). Japanese has a syllabic n, but no syllabic m, so there's no real distinction to be made between the two in the language.

[@princeofhalcyon]

scoreunder Thats the reasoning i always came to, but some people just like to translate things the way they hear them i guess. Like when people forget to add the long vowel pronunciation to romanization

[@QuanBrown27]

Make a long story short, it's N 9/10. And M 1/10 Ok lol. That how I look at it .

[@obsessesdAfaq]

Thanks sensei

[@maxdoom7]

Whats the difference between arigatto and arigatto goziamshita?

[@QuanBrown27]

Meet Bhatt Without gozaimasu it less polite that's it.

[@loopyfrog]

thank you so much for explaining this :)

[@Leviathan123456]

domo arigato gozaimasu hiroko san. i have always wanted to know the difference.

[@PrinNana]

Ohh, wakarimashita! Doumo arigatou, sensei!

[@oneshottrucker]

I didn't know that! thank you!!

[@jakegrist8487]

This was a great video! Domo arigato!

[@LolitaCosplayTwist]

please do "ureshii" vs "shiawase"

[@forestonaz5373]

So it's pretty much like the difference in politeness between ''thanks'' and ''thank you'', right?

[@spaghetti941]

nope still confused. why is it considered rude to say in one instance but fine in the next? and how is arigato too formal at 1:49??

[@terebiomimasu]

A short yet informative & helpful video, but what about using the word 'sumimasen' as a means to express gratitude?

[@nyxadora9695]

sumimasen is more like 'Please excuse me'

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[@MARCOETERNAL900]

this video was very helpful arigato

[@Keurlock]

When do you use Domo?

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[@MrRuslionkz]

I just watched of Hiroko's video from 2009. So changed. :) Hard to tell which Hiroko I like more :)

[@scynx]

Somehow thank you

[@ElectricOutcast]

Would it be more acceptable if I said "You're welcome" after being thanked? I ask because that's how we usually do it in the states

[@astarteswillum5259]

I learned this by watching STYX.

[@Bryon1187]

Questions? A ton. 😆😆

[@mochi-iy2jf]

Why do people also use どうもwhen they greet?

[@vladimirjosh6575]

It's pronounced "do-e-ki", right?

[@micahhewko2215]

@@vladimirjosh6575 I think it's pronounced do-mo

[@goaw134]

@@micahhewko2215 it is doumo (dōmo)

[@micahhewko2215]

@@goaw134 My bad, forgot that.

[@Max-wg4yd]

Domo is the casual way

[@Malick-ix9io]

*Domo arigatou gozaimasu, ma'am!*

[@parbirdie4898]

@1:40 May I use "Douita shimashite" to the shop assistant? THank you.

[@dianaruth12]

What is the difference between e and ni when talking about location?

[@MealyTeddy]

Hiroko先生！！ お久しぶりですね！＾＾

[@badkarmavisuals]

When should I use 'anata' and when should I use 'kimi'?

[@scoreunder]

To simplify a little: "Anata" when you don't know their name or are their husband/wife. "Kimi" I can't give much advice on but I would avoid using it until you're sure since it's not very polite. If you do know someone's name, you should call them by name instead of using words for "you" if possible. Since pronouns are dropped so often in Japanese it's not so much a problem as it might be in other languages.

[@leol-samaleol-sama2452]

THX

[@nofood1]

I just keep saying arigato everywhere😅 but everyone seems to laugh

[@kellyr95]

*Better than a dirty look!*

[@Oninlaurence1]

i better learn this japanese language..i might be there soon...thank you so much for sharing some tips. i really appreciate it.

[@TokyoXtreme]

Did you learn?

[@ejashare]

What is the more polite question for asking one's name at first time. Thank you

[@user-ht2gd3lu8d]

Domo arigatou gozaimasu!

[@didjargo]

I am currently visiting my brother in Japan. He says that I should say "arigatou gozaimasu", but I keep stumbling over the pronunciation of the second word, especially when I have to give it as a quick response to someone saying it to me. He says that a simple "domo" will do, or even an English response as they'd expect that from a foreigner. Though I think I can handle "domo arigato".

[@riagabriel399]

what is the difference between "deshou" and "deyo" ?

[@thelegendarylion5028]

I was having comfusion in arigato and domo thanks for anwsering this question

[@kaleahwoods5838]

can you please make a video about how to strucutre a sentence in japanese, in simple terms please!

[@scoreunder]

Rather than a video this is something that you'd probably need a series of lessons to cover. There are all sorts of sentences to form and they're pretty much all different from how most other languages do them. The most basic while still being useful though, I guess, is this. wa desu. Just a simple "A is B" sentence. Sora wa aoi desu → The sky is blue Moka wa horonigai desu → Mocha is bittersweet Watashi wa genki desu → I am well Further than that you just get into the rabbit hole of actually learning the language I'm afraid :P

[@anjalishankar2601]

scoreunder , then why we don't use mizu wa kudasai instead of mizu wo kudasai? Can u help me in using wa and wo particles in Nihongo? Onegaishimasu.

[@Fibonacci620]

Subject, object, then verb

[@Giri3d]

I am learning Dutch at the same time so the equivalent would be domo = bedantk (be thanked) and arigato = dank je wel (thank you very much). hope I am rt sensei. interestingly the grammar between Indian languages (south India) and Europe is almost the same as Japanese

[@Layla-yg4yx]

i like you hiroko, arigato

[@artluv7394]

What's the difference between なぜ、なんで、and どうして? And あなた、あんた、君、お前?

[@JapanesePod101]

Art Luv Hello, Art Luv Thank you for posting. なぜ、なんで　and どうして　are all the same. あなた、君、あんた、おまえ　　means ''you'' あなた　is most polite. Keep studying Japanese with JapanesePod101 Regards, Team JapanesePod101.com

[@danielkim3045]

大体は”だいたい何で私に聞くの？”にも使いますね？大体と違いがありますか？あるなら何が違いますか？

[@deancuban894]

i have a question. how do you know when to use the "u" or "う" character? For example, for domo ( どうも ) I hear (do-mo) why is the "u" there for the hirigana spelling of it? how do i know when to use it or do I have to listen more carefully?

[@boperadotto8703]

It makes the 'o' sound longer, in this case. I think there's an older video on the channel that covers it.

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[@googleboughtmee]

Could I say どもありがとうございました as ebay feedback? The seller sent me Japanese green tea as a free gift :)

[@SoloBaronAsAnnie]

googleboughtmee Yeah, it's fine i guess

[@gsus2k]

googleboughtmee That would be the most polite form u could use. Imo since you're a customer a less formal ありがとうございました or just ありがとう would suffice.

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googleboughtmee Hello, googleboughtmee Thank you for posting. Yes, you can say どうもありがとうございました。 Keep studying Japanese with JapanesePod101 Regards, Team JapanesePod101.com

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i love u & i love ur videos ♥

[@De_____]

I have a question: What's the difference between 担任、教授 and 先生? あなたのビデオをありがとう!

[@TeeheeTummyTums]

Minna Domo Arigato Na Temme!

[@41663]

Thank you , I like to learn something everyday or I mean domo arigato

[@soslothful]

My question- I have heard that written Japanese does not have symbols representing distinct sounds as does the English alphabet. Rather, written Japanese characters relate concepts. Is this correct?

[@TokyoXtreme]

Hiragana and katakana are phonetic scripts.

[@soslothful]

@@TokyoXtreme so Japanese has three written forms?

[@Wizardi1111]

But if you're a foreigner I doubt anyone would take offense to you using the wrong one.

[@lordmetroid]

Wizardi1111 Even if no one would take offense, it is prudent to learn the native customs. It makes people more at ease and allows for a more open relationship and experience with the person you are interacting with.

[@YodaWhat]

Is there a danger that using a too-formal form will be interpreted as sarcasm?

[@DanielCorrea86]

please answer this! I'm really curious... thanks!

[@CyanZao]

Seriously I need an answer to this like 8 months ago!

[@Flechashe]

@YodaWhat In most cases you shouldn't be worrying about this. If you are a foreigner, they will understand. If they can tell your Japanese isn't native (which they will), they will accept any errors you have with their language. The last thing they will think when you use Japanese weirdly is that you are mocking them. But in any case, if you're still worried, learn how formal language works. The highest level of formality is used when speaking to clients, and the level below that is the safest way to speak Japanese and not sound too formal or rude. And speaking about the video, "Arigatou" is never "too formal".

[@garygreen5670]

I usually get laughed at when saying arigato in shops - now I know why.

[@boldantpro]

So domo is used for simple transactions or subordinate? And arigato is used when action has to be taken to make something?

[@abigails8935]

How do you say: The ghost from the Grudge is in my office ceiling

[@chessmates2824]

This was four months ago, but i'll help you out. 私はバカです is how you say "The ghost from the Grudge is in my office ceiling.

[@maiyak2627]

YES

[@franklenef33]

what about サンキュ is that even less formal?

[@koronbiayin1931]

こんにちは！ what's the difference between: おいくつですか？　・　なんさいですか？ ...同じですか？... ありがとうございます！

[@cheapcigs9772]

For some reason, thank-you, lol

[@KiraxxxLawliet]

What is the difference between 'arigato gozaimasu' and 'arigatio gozimashita' ?

[@someamorplease]

+hitsujiandcake They already have a video of this if you want to check it out :) But to summarize gozaimasu is present tense and gozaimashita is past tense. So say you arrive at a party, you say thank you for inviting me "arigato gozaimasu" but then when you leave if you say thank you for inviting me, the party is over so you would say "arigato gozaimashita". Hope this was helpful :) Watch their video if it's still a bit confusing.

[@99range92def]

What is the difference between domo arigato and arigato goizamasu, aren't they both the polite way of saying thank you?.

[@kimdenveralda8730]

Domo arigato means- thank you very much Arigato gozaimasu means thank you. Domo arigato gozaimasu means thank u very much Domo Arigato Gozaimashita means thank you very much ( in polite )

[@ronaldhendersonakathefitne8806]

I was wondering if you teach private classes online?

[@richdillinger2955]

Sooooo... Arigato gozaimasu/gozaimashite - Extremely formal Domo arigato - Very formal Arigato - Formal Domo - Informal

[@RyanHipp]

When do you say domi arigato vs arigato gozaimashita?

[@DangerClose27]

If domo is usually considered less polite, wouldn't it be better (as a gaijin) to stick to arigato or arigato gozaimaisu?...

[@srilakshmibharadwaj921]

Hiroko-san I have a question: WHAT IS BOKU?WHEN SHOULD WE USE IT? please answer this... thanks :-)

[@jackieskullz939]

+Srilakshmi Bharadwaj I know I am not Hiroko-san but I do have a answer to give. Boku, by itself means me or I. In general men only use it because it is more masculine/boyish, it would be odd to see a woman use it but it can be done, just rare.

[@JapanesePod101]

+Srilakshmi Bharadwaj Hello, Thank you for posting. Boku means me or I. It's used by boys. Keep studying Japanese with JapanesePod101 Regards, Team JapanesePod101.com

[@srilakshmibharadwaj921]

+Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com DOMO ARIGATŌ GOZAIMASHTA! THANKS A BUNCH!

[@dannieldeleon9525]

Hi Horoko I just wanna say thanks for making a series for learning japanese phrases I am moving to Japan soon so I'm practicing. P.S. I like your examples you show. Arigato Horko-san do I do right?

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