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Kanji / Hiragana / Katakana are all accepted
いいえ、こちらこそ
Meaning: “No, thank *you*.” / “No, it’s I who should say that.”
This is the correct response to:
**「お世話になりました。」**
(“Thank you for taking care of me.” / “Thank you for everything.”)
→ A polite way to return the appreciation.
Example:
「お世話になりました。」
— 「いいえ、こちらこそ。」
(“Thank you for everything.” — “No, thank *you*.”)
おかげさまで
Meaning: “Thanks to you.”
→ Used when someone asks about your condition or situation, not as a reply to gratitude.
Example:
「お元気ですか。」—「おかげさまで。」
(“How are you?” — “Thanks to you, I’m well.”)
失礼しました
Meaning: “I’m sorry.” / “Excuse me.”
→ Used when apologizing for a mistake or inconvenience, not for returning thanks.
Example:
遅れて失礼しました。
(Sorry for being late.)
お世話になる
Meaning: To be taken care of; to be helped by someone.
Example:
いつもお世話になっています。
(Thank you for always taking care of me.)
こちらこそ
Meaning: “Likewise.” / “No, thank *you*.”
Example:
こちらこそよろしくお願いします。
(It’s I who should say that—nice to meet you.)
失礼
Meaning: Rudeness; excuse me; sorry.
Example:
失礼します。
(Excuse me.)
Other Listening Exercises
JLPT N4 Listening Dictation Part 4 - Test 24
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