Tea Break: Thanks

Situation 3: Giving Thanks to a Department Head

A businessman has been entertained with a huge feast at his boss’s home. He is a department head about 20 years senior to you. His wife has cooked an excellent meal.

会社員：部長、今夜は本当にごちそうさまでした。奥さんに、あんなにしていただいて。 Buchou, konyawa hontouni gochisousama deshita. Okusanni annani shite itadaite. ‘Thank you very much for the meal tonight. Your wife did so much for us.’

部長：ああ、いや、気にしなくていいんだよ、君は。 Aa, iya, kini shimakute iindayo, kimiwa. ‘Oh, not really. It wasn’t such a big deal.’

会社員：いや、でも、ほんとにありがとうございました。 Iya, demo, hontoni arigatou gozaimashita. ‘But, I really appreciated it.’

部長：まあ、また来なさい。 Maa, mata kinasai. ‘Well, come again.’