domo
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9.9
A polite Japanese word used before thanks or sorry to show extra feeling
- adverb
- /ˈdoʊmoʊ/
:
muy
- She added domo to her apology to make it sound more sincere.
Examples
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He greeted his host with a polite domo before entering the house.
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Thank you domo for your help!
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When receiving a gift in Japan, people often say domo to show extra gratitude.
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I appreciate your kindness, domo!
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When receiving a gift in Japan, people often say domo to show extra gratitude.
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She added domo to her apology to make it sound more sincere.
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He greeted his host with a polite domo before entering the house.
Synonyms
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8.8
Very much or a lot in casual speech
is a polite intensifier used before thanks or apologies
Compounds
How Intense
Surface Forms
domo positive
Etymology
Domo is an old Japanese adverb that means 'very' or 'much', and people often put it before 'thank you' or 'sorry' to make the feeling stronger.