ご苦く労ろうさま

expression, na-adjective

thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts

Polite expression used to acknowledge someone's effort, typically from a superior to a subordinate. Not used toward superiors; お疲れ様 is preferred in that case.

See also: お疲れ様

• 今日きょうは一いち日にちご苦く労ろうさまでした。

  Thank you for your hard work today.

• ご苦く労ろうさま。ゆっくり休やすんでください。

  Thank you for your efforts. Please rest well.