It's a versatile expression used in a wide range of situations, from informal to formal.
Here's a breakdown of its uses:
* Formal: Arigato gozaimasu (ありがとうございます) is a more polite and formal way to say thank you.
* Informal: Arigato ございます (ありがとうござい ます) is more casual and can be used with friends and family.
Additional notes:
* You can add "doumo" (どうも) before "arigato" to make it more emphatic, meaning "thank you very much."
* You can also use "arigato" to express gratitude for something specific, such as "Arigato gozaimasu, oishikatta desu" (ありがとうございます、おいしかったです) meaning "Thank you, it was delicious."
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