also: メルシ
interjection
Casual French-derived interjection used in Japanese, similar to English 'merci'. Often used in a light, friendly, or slightly stylish way, but less common than ありがとう.
from French merci
メルシー！助かったよ。
Merci! You saved me.
プレゼントをくれて、メルシー。
Merci for the present.
Standard katakana spelling of the French loanword.
Variant spelling without the long vowel mark; less common but still encountered.
From French 'merci'.