おはよう
ohayouinterjection★Beginner💡 good morning
“おはようございます”
Good morning.
informal
A casual greeting used in the morning to say 'good morning'
おはよう！今日も頑張ろう
Good morning! Let's do our best today.
💡
This is a casual form of greeting, often used among friends and family. The more formal version is 'おはようございます'.
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💡Pro Tip
Casual vs. Formal
Use 'おはよう' with friends and family, and 'おはようございます' in more formal settings.
⚡Gold Rule
Time of Use
Use 'おはよう' only in the morning, typically before 10 AM.
📖Word Origin
Derived from 'お早う' (ohayou), which is a polite form of '早い' (hayai, meaning 'early').
📝Usage Notes
This greeting is typically used until around 10 AM. After that, 'こんにちは' (good afternoon) is more appropriate.
Word Breakdown
お
polite prefix
prefix早う
early
root和英辞典