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お疲れ様

o-tsukaresama
phrase★Intermediate
formal

expression used to acknowledge someone's hard work or efforts, similar to 'good job' or 'well done'

お疲れ様でした

Thank you for your hard work

💡

often used in business settings or when addressing colleagues

informal

expression used to show appreciation for someone's work or efforts

お疲れ

You're tired, aren't you?

💡

can be used in casual conversations with friends or acquaintances

Collocations

お疲れ様でしたThank you for your hard work

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

お疲れ様ですphrase
expression used to acknowledge someone's hard work

💡Pro Tip

Usage tip

Be mindful of the level of formality when using this phrase. In formal settings, use 'お疲れ様でした'.

📖Word Origin

The phrase consists of 'お' (honorific prefix), '疲れ' (tiredness), and '様' (a polite suffix).

📝Usage Notes

The phrase can be used in various situations, such as after a meeting, at the end of a workday, or when acknowledging someone's efforts.

Word Breakdown

お
honorific prefix
prefix
+
疲れ
tiredness
root
+
様
polite suffix
suffix
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