よろしく

• Reading: よろしく
• Romaji: yoroshiku
• Pronunciation: /jo.ɾo.ɕi.kɯ/

Meaning

Best regards; pleased to meet you; please take care of it. A multipurpose expression of goodwill.

An adverb and set phrase derived from the adjective よろしい (yoroshii, good/fine). Used in many social situations: self-introductions (よろしくお願いします, pleased to meet you), requests (よろしくお願いいたします, I humbly ask for your help), and as an email closing. One of the most important polite phrases in Japanese social interaction.

Examples

1. 初めまして、田中です。よろしくお願いします。 Nice to meet you, I'm Tanaka. Pleased to meet you.
2. 明日の会議の準備、よろしくお願いします。 I'd appreciate your help with preparations for tomorrow's meeting.
3. 皆さんによろしくお伝えください。 Please give my regards to everyone.

Usage Guide

Context: introductions, requests, emails

Tone: polite

Origin & History

Derived from the adjective よろしい (yoroshii, good/acceptable), which itself comes from the classical adjective よろし. The く ending makes it an adverb, literally meaning 'in a good/favorable way.'

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal