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おはよう

ohayou

Description

「おはよう」は、朝、人に会ったときに言うあいさつの言葉です。

"おはよう" is a greeting said when meeting someone in the morning.

友だちや家族には「おはよう」、先生などには「おはようございます」と、ていねいに言います。

You say "おはよう" to friends and family, and politely say "おはようございます" to teachers and others.

Meanings

おはようohayou

good morning (casual greeting)

おはよう、今日はいい天気だね。

Good morning, the weather is nice today.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    casual form used with friends/family; add ございます for politeness.

  • Etymology

    from 早い (hayai, early) via お早う, literally 'it is early'.

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