English–Japanese
“good night” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajioyasumi
Example
毎晩、家族に「おやすみ」と言います。mai ban ka zoku ni o ya su mi to i i ma su
Every night, I say good night to my family.
How to say “good night” in Japanese
“Good night” in Japanese is おやすみ (oyasumi).
Signals a pause from ordinary activity, most often as a warm nighttime farewell before sleep, while also naming sleep or a day away from work.
Example sentences with おやすみ
電話を切る前に、母におやすみを言います。den wa o ki ru mae ni haha ni o ya su mi o i i ma su
Before hanging up, I say good night to my mother.
Tips for using おやすみ
- In notices and schedules, おやすみ (oyasumi) often marks a closed day or a break from regular service rather than a person's bedtime.