有難(ありがた)い

ありがたい
i-adjective
grateful, appreciated
1. grateful, thankful, appreciative
Used to express gratitude for something received or experienced.
助(たす)けてくれて有難(ありがた)い。
I'm grateful that you helped me.
皆様(みなさま)のご支援(しえん)に有難(ありがた)く思(おも)っています。
I feel grateful for everyone's support.
健康(けんこう)でいられることが何(なに)より有難(ありがた)い。
Being healthy is what I'm most grateful for.
2. welcome, appreciated, helpful
Describes something that is appreciated or beneficial.
アドバイスは有難(ありがた)いが、自分(じぶん)で決(き)めたい。
The advice is appreciated, but I want to decide for myself.
暑(あつ)い日(ひ)に冷(つめ)たい飲(の)み物(もの)は有難(ありがた)い。
A cold drink is welcome on a hot day.
手伝(てつだ)ってくれると有難(ありがた)いんだけど。
It would be appreciated if you could help me.

Also written as 有(あ)り難(がた)い.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 有難(ありがた)く思(おも)う: to feel grateful
  • 有難(ありがた)く頂(いただ)く: to gratefully receive
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