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VOCABULARY
こちらこそ
ko
chi
ra
ko
so
it is i who should say so
no, the pleasure is all mine, likewise, the same to you, i should be the one
interjection
phrase
Example sentences
「ありがとう。」「こちらこそ。」
"Thank you." "No, thank you."
こちらこそ、よろしくおねがいします。
Likewise, I look forward to working with you.
いいえ、こちらこそすみません。
No, I am the one who is sorry.
はじめまして。こちらこそどうぞよろしく。
Nice to meet you. Likewise, please treat me well.

Practice exercises

1
「ありがとう」「こちらこそ」。
"Thank you." "No, the pleasure is all mine."
Answer
こちらこそ
2
「お世話せわになりました」「こちらこそ」。
"Thank you for your help." "Likewise."
Answer
こちらこそ
3
たすかりました」とわれて、「こちらこそ」とこたえました。
When told "That was a great help", I answered "It is I who should say so."
Answer
こちらこそ
4
「よろしくおねがいします」とわれて、「こちらこそよろしくおねがいします」とっています。
When told "I look forward to working with you", I am saying "Likewise, I look forward to working with you."
Answer
こちらこそ
5
取引先とりひきさきに「大変たいへん世話せわになっております」とわれて、「こちらこそ、いつもありがとうございます」とこたえました。
When a business partner said "Thank you very much for all your support", I answered "The same to you, thank you always."
Answer
こちらこそ