Japanese Expression · Intermediate
よろしく (yoroshiku)
please be kind to me
Pronunciation: yo-ro-shi-ku
Meaning
A nuanced phrase used when meeting someone or asking a favor — 'please treat me well.'
Example
よろしくお願いします。
Pleased to meet you / please take care of this.
Practice tips
- Practice よろしく (yoroshiku) out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese expression is for intermediate-level learners.