Grammar Quiz No.72

N2Particlesこそ

「ありがとうございました」「こちら___」

Q. Which particle completes the set reply 'no, thank YOU'?

Translation

"Thank you very much." "No, thank you."

Explanation

こそ emphasizes the preceding word — こちらこそ literally 'it is I who (should thank you)'. It's the fixed polite response returning thanks or apologies.