おはよう
ohayou
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'.
Related Phrases
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
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