Thank you God in Japanese

When you meet Japanese people, visit Japan, or go there for missions, there are many times when you’ll want to say “thank you” in Japanese.

Kamisama Arigato gozaimasu

Kamisama means God

Arigato means Thank you

gozaimasu means It’s a polite form that makes the expression more respectful.

Literally, “gozaimasu” comes from an old verb meaning “to exist / to be,”
but here it’s just used to show respect and formality — not existence.

English	Japanese		how to use
Thank you, God	神様かみさま、ありがとう	Kamisama, arigatō	casual
Thank you very much, God	神様かみさま、ありがとうございます	Kamisama, arigatō gozaimasu	polite
I’m thankful God	神様かみさまに感謝かんしゃします	Kamisama ni kansha shimasu	polite, formal

In Japanese, politeness is very important.
The word “gozaimasu” is added to make a phrase sound more humble and respectful.

For example, when talking to strangers, teachers, or customers, people say
“arigatō gozaimasu” instead of just “arigatō.”

You can think of it like the difference between
“Thanks” and “Thank you very much” in English —
not a change in meaning, but in tone and politeness level.