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お疲れ
otsukare
you've worked hard
今日もお疲れ様でした
You've worked hard today
formal
A polite expression used to acknowledge someone's effort or hard work, often in a workplace setting. It can be used both as a greeting and a farewell.
お疲れ様です
You've worked hard
お疲れ様でした
You've worked hard (past tense)
This phrase is commonly used in professional settings to show respect and appreciation for someone's work. It can be used at the beginning or end of the workday.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Workplace Etiquette
Use 'お疲れ様です' when arriving at work and 'お疲れ様でした' when leaving. It's a polite way to acknowledge everyone's efforts.
Gold Rule
Politeness
Always use 'お疲れ様です' or 'お疲れ様でした' in professional settings to show respect for others' work.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb '疲れる' (tsukareru), meaning 'to be tired', with the honorific prefix 'お' added for politeness.
Usage Notes
This phrase is a standard way to greet colleagues or subordinates in a workplace. It is often used in combination with '様' (sama) to show respect.
Word Breakdown
お
honorific prefix
prefix疲れ
tired
root和英辞典