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おやすみ
oyasumi
Description
「おやすみ」は、夜、ねる前に言うあいさつです。
"おやすみ" is a greeting said before going to bed at night.
「おやすみなさい」は、もっとていねいな言い方です。
"おやすみなさい" is a more polite way to say it.
Meanings
おやすみoyasumi
good night (greeting before sleep)
もう寝るね、おやすみ。
I'm going to bed now, good night.
おやすみoyasumi
rest; time off; a break
明日はおやすみです。
Tomorrow is a day off.
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Notes
- Etymology
honorific お + 休み (rest) from the verb 休む, literally 'honorable rest.'
- Nuance
casual form; add なさい (おやすみなさい) for politeness with elders or in formal settings.
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