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N5
おつかれさま (otsukaresama)
お疲れ様

Thank you for your hard work; You must be tired (greeting)

💡 Nuance & Usage: A common greeting used to acknowledge someone's effort or hard work, often said at the end of the day, after a meeting, or when someone has completed a task. Not necessarily implying the person is *actually* tired, but showing appreciation.

📝 Example Sentences

今日も一日お疲れ様でした!
Thank you for your hard work today!

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "お疲れ様"!

仕事が終わりました。同僚に「_______」と言いました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 相手の努力をねぎらう時に「お疲れ様」を使います。
English: You use 'otsukaresama' to acknowledge someone's effort.
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