Japanese · Greetings & Phrases
おはようございます
ohayou gozaimasu
Good morning
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A polite morning greeting used until around midday. The casual form is おはよう (ohayou).
Example
おはようございます、今日もよろしくお願いします。
Good morning, please take care of me today too.
Etymology
The phrase 'おはようございます' (ohayou gozaimasu) originates from 'お早う' (ohayou), meaning 'early', combined with a polite form of the verb 'to be'. Its usage has evolved to be a standard morning greeting.
How & Where It’s Used
'おはようございます' is used in formal and informal situations as a morning greeting. The variant 'おはよう' is commonly used among friends and family.