1.
thank you for your help; thanks for your trouble
an expression of gratitude for someone's help or service, acknowledging the trouble they have taken
お世話様でした。
Thank you for your help.
配達の方にお世話様と声をかけた。
I called out 'thank you' to the delivery person.
いつもお世話様です。本日もよろしくお願いします。
Thank you always for your help. I appreciate your assistance today as well.
A polite expression acknowledging someone's effort or service. Slightly less formal than お世話になっております, 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:
- お世話様でした: thank you for your help (past)
- お世話様です: thank you for your help (present/ongoing)
- いつもお世話様です: thank you always for your help
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- お世話になっております: I am in your care — more formal, standard business greeting
- お疲れ様です: thank you for your hard work — used among colleagues
- ご苦労様です: thank you for your efforts — used from superior to subordinate