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お疲れ様

otsukaresama

Description

「お疲れ様」は、いっしょに働いた人や、何かをがんばった人に言うあいさつの言葉です。

"お疲れ様" is a greeting used for people who worked together or tried hard at something.

仕事が終わった時や、人と別れる時によく使います。

It is often used when work is finished or when parting from someone.

Meanings

お疲れ様otsukaresama

thanks for your hard work; well done

今日も一日、お疲れ様でした。

Thanks for your hard work today.

お疲れ様otsukaresama

casual greeting or goodbye among colleagues

じゃあ、お疲れ様!また明日ね。

Well then, good job! See you tomorrow.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    from 疲れ (tiredness) with polite お and 様, acknowledging another's effort.

  • Nuance

    お疲れ様 is safe to superiors; ご苦労様 sounds down toward subordinates.

In videos

“はい、皆さん一時間お疲れ様でした。”

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