Can I just say gozaimasu?


Can I just say gozaimasu? Arigatou on its own is a casual “thank you,” while gozaimasu is like adding a “very much”. You can't say gozaimasu on its own, it wouldn't mean much of anything, but arigatou is a nice quick thanks for casual situations, and arigatou gozaimasu is an excellent way to politely express your thanks.


What does Dozo mean in Japan?

Dozo is a very useful word. It means “here you go” or “go ahead”.


What is the Arigato rule?

Use the word 'arigato' Arigato in, arigato out. Honda said his philosophy can be boiled down to this simple phrase, Arigato in, arigato out. That just means saying thank you to money when it comes in to your possession, and saying thank you to money when it goes out of your hands.