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ご苦労様

gokurousama

Description

「ご苦労様」は、仕事をしてくれた人に「ありがとう、つかれたでしょう」と言うときの言葉です。

"ご苦労様" is a phrase used to say "thank you, you must be tired" to someone who has worked.

ふつうは目上の人が目下の人に使うので、上司や先生には言わないほうがいいです。

Usually, it is used by superiors to subordinates, so it's better not to say it to bosses or teachers.

Meanings

ご苦労様gokurousama

thank you for your hard work (to someone below you)

雨の中、ご苦労様でした。

Thank you for your hard work in the rain.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    honorific ご + 苦労 (hardship, effort) + polite 様.

  • Nuance

    said downward to subordinates; use お疲れ様 for equals or superiors.

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