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こちらこそ
ko
こ
chi
ち
ra
ら
ko
こ
so
そ
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、よろしくお願ねがいします。
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
「助たすかりました」と言いわれて、「こちらこそ」と答こたえました。
When told "That was a great help", I answered "It is I who should say so."
Answer
こちらこそ
4
「よろしくお願ねがいします」と言いわれて、「こちらこそよろしくお願ねがいします」と言いっています。
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「大変たいへんお世話せわになっております」と言いわれて、「こちらこそ、いつもありがとうございます」と答こたえました。
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