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One Japanese phrase, every day

A page torn from a calendar each morning: a phrase people really say, how it is written, what it means word for word, how polite it is, and when you would use it.

2310月金曜日

おはよう。

Ohayō.

Morning.

Word for word
“It’s early.”
Politeness: Casual
Plain form. Fine with family, close friends and people younger than you. Rude to a stranger or a boss.
When you would say it
The first time you see someone that day: family, friends, classmates, colleagues of your own rank.
Worth knowing
Add ございます (the next entry) for anyone you would use です/ます with.

Phrases for the moment you are in

Each phrase is filed by situation, so you can find what to say at the table, at the station or at the office. Casual and slangy ones are marked.

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あ a, in three strokes

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あ

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