A あ
Arigatou
ありがとう
有難う
(adj:cnj)
"thanks".
Modern wording of "Arigataki", and abbreviation for classical wording of "Arigataki-Shiawase".
"Arigataki" means "hard to get", and "Shiawase" means "happiness".
Then, "Arigataki-Shiawase" means "I'm very happy because I got your help which is hard to get".
"Arigatou" is very popular word for expressing appreciation.
But in original meaning, it express very deep appreciation.
Arigataki-Shiawase
ありがたきしあわせ
有難き幸せ
(nc)
"thanks".
Classical wording of "Arigatou".