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It should be noted that this phrase is always used in regards to something that will happen in the future, not something that has already happened. Usage: Used in a formal setting or in a very serious situation in which you are sorry or regret your actions. ありがとうございました。 Literal translation: Thank you very much for the thing you did. While the phrase does not directly contain the word sorry, it is only used when apologizing deeply. Asking for assistance at the office Sumimasen, ima ojikan daijoubu desu ka. Arigatou gozaimashita. Yoroshiku onegai shimasu. Dinning out with your co-workers Itadakimasu.{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} Moushi wake gozaimasen deshita. Meaning: This is a polite way to ask someone to look at something. Arigatou gozaimasu ありがとうございます。 translation: Thank you very much Usage: This will be the most used phrase alongside お疲れ様です. The person apologizing is telling the person that they have wronged that they have no excuses for what they have done and are implying that they deeply regret it. Usage: This phrase while used essentially in the same way as お疲れ様です, has social implications. This can be understood as your boss thanking you for your working very hard. すみません、今お時間大丈夫ですか。 すみません、いまおじかんだいじょうぶですか。 Translation: Excuse me, is now a good time? Additional Notes: There is a stronger way of saying this phrase which means that you are truly deeply sorry and have no excuses for your actions and take full responsibility. Usage: Use this when thanking someone for something they did in the past. よろしくおねがいします。 Literal translation: please properly, please well Closest English equivalent: Thank you in advance, I look forward to working with you, I look forward to seeing you, thank you for your continued assistance Meaning: The meaning of this phrase varies depending on the context in which it is being used. Usage: Used as a preamble before starting a conversation with someone who is in the middle of doing something else, or someone who appears to currently be busy. Usage: Used when introducing one self, when asking a favor, at the end of an email. This phrase is to only be used by a superior to their subordinate. Meaning: While there is no past tense of the word thank you in English, this can be used much in the same way by thanking someone for something they previously did. {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}Literal translation: appear to have had hardship suffering, difficulty Closest English equivalent: Thank you for your hard work, Good job. Meaning: The phrase implies a little stronger than お疲れ様です that you worked hard and says that you have undergone hardships and that you must have worked extremely hard.