お世話様(せわさま)

A polite expression acknowledging someone's effort or service. Slightly less formal than お世話(せわ)になっております, which is the standard business greeting. Used when receiving a service or after someone has helped you.

Usage

Commonly said to delivery workers, maintenance staff, and service providers as a quick thank-you. Can also be used in ongoing business relationships as a semi-formal greeting.

Common collocations

• お世話様(せわさま)でした: thank you for your help (past)
• お世話様(せわさま)です: thank you for your help (present/ongoing)
• いつもお世話様(せわさま)です: thank you always for your help

Similar words

• お世話(せわ)になっております: I am in your care — more formal, standard business greeting
• お疲(つか)れ様(さま)です: thank you for your hard work — used among colleagues
• ご苦労(くろう)様(さま)です: thank you for your efforts — used from superior to subordinate