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N5 · Phrase guide

Ohayou Gozaimasu — Morning Greetings at Work

おはようございます

おはようございます

Good morning (polite)

Nuance

Used in the morning until roughly late morning at work—even if you arrive at noon for a shift, colleagues may still say it on first meeting.

Cultural note

Saying おはようございます when entering the office marks you as culturally aware. Skipping it can seem cold.

Examples

  • おはようございます。

    Good morning.

    Entering the office

  • おはよう！

    Morning!

    Texting a close friend

Common mistakes

  • Using こんにちは in the morning at work
  • Using おはよう with a client

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