おはよう
ohayouinterjection★Beginner
informal
Good morning (informal greeting used in the morning)
おはよう!今日も頑張ろう!
Good morning! Let's do our best today!
おはようございます。
Good morning (polite form)
💡
The polite form is おはようございます (ohayou gozaimasu). The casual form おはよう (ohayou) is used with friends, family, and close colleagues.
Collocations
おはようございますGood morning (polite)おはようGood morning (casual)
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
おはようございますphrase
Good morning (polite)
おはようphrase
Good morning (casual)
💡Pro Tip
Politeness Levels
Use おはようございます with strangers, elders, or in formal settings. Use おはよう with friends and family.
⚡Gold Rule
Time of Use
This greeting is most appropriate in the morning. Avoid using it in the afternoon or evening.
📖Word Origin
From 早い (hayai, meaning 'early') + よう (a suffix indicating a state or condition).
📝Usage Notes
This greeting is typically used from early morning until around noon. It is less common to use it in the afternoon or evening.
Word Breakdown
早い
early
rootよう
state or condition
suffix和英辞典