expression, godan verb (-u)
be grateful; feel thankful
A polite, somewhat formal expression of gratitude. Often used in written or formal spoken contexts, such as letters, speeches, or formal acknowledgments.
ご支援をありがたく思います。
I am grateful for your support.
お心遣いをありがたく思っております。
I feel thankful for your kindness.
Standard kana-kanji mixed spelling; the most common written form.
Kanji-heavy spelling; rarely used in modern writing, mostly seen in formal or literary contexts.
Derived from the adjective ありがたい (grateful) in its adverbial form ありがたく combined with the verb 思う (to think). The phrase literally means 'to think gratefully'.