How to say "sincerely" in Japanese

Choosing the right word
  • くれぐれもJLPT N2approx.Common
    adverbCovers 'sincerely' as 'earnestly, with utmost care': it fits earnest requests, warnings, apologies, and parting words of concern, and it is not a way to close a letter.
    くれぐれもお体からだをお大事だいじに。↗
    Please take good care of yourself.
  • 心からこころからCommon
    adverbThe natural choice when 'sincerely' means 'from the bottom of your heart': heartfelt thanks, apologies, sympathy, or congratulations. It presents the feeling as genuine and deeply meant.
    彼かれは心こころから彼女かのじょを迎むかえた。↗
    He greeted her with cordiality.
  • expressionSeldom the word you want for 'sincerely': it is really a casual 'see you later' or goodbye, matching 'sincerely' only as a friendly sign-off to a message.
    ではまた明日あす。↗
    See you again tomorrow.
  • 誠にまことにJLPT N1approx.Common
    adverbReaches 'sincerely' only through its sense of 'truly': a polite adverb that strengthens formal apologies, thanks, and announcements, where it reads as 'truly' or 'very' rather than as heartfelt.
    I'm awfully sorry that I was late.
  • 心底しんそこCommon
    adverbIts 'sincerely' is emphatic: the feeling is genuine all the way down. It suits strong statements of deep emotion rather than polite expressions of thanks or apology.
    君きみには心底しんそこ失望しつぼうしたよ。↗
    I'm very disappointed in you.

Use 「心から」 for heartfelt sincerity in thanks or apologies, 「誠に」 for formal 'truly', 「くれぐれも」 for earnest urging or well-wishing, 心底 for deeply felt emotion, and 「ではまた」 only as a casual farewell, never for sincerity.

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