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こちらこそ
expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
it is I who should say so
Forms
こちらこそ
Generated definitions
(experimental)
it is I who should say so
This phrase is used in response to someone expressing gratitude or kind words, indicating that the speaker feels the same way and wishes to return the sentiment.
こちら
こそ
、
ありがとう
ござい
ます
。
It is I who should say thank you.
こちら
こそ
、
おせわになりました
お世話になりました
。
It is I who should say that I have been taken care of.
Generated collocations
(experimental)
こちら
こそ
よろしく
おねがいします
お願いします
It's I who should say thank you.
こちら
こそ
かんしゃ
感謝
します
It's I who should express gratitude.
こちら
こそ
おせわになりました
お世話になりました
It's I who should say I appreciate your help.
こちら
こそ
おわび
お詫び
もうしあげます
申し上げます
It's I who should apologize.
こちら
こそ
どうぞ
よろしく
It's I who should say nice to meet you.