Japanese phrase

おはようございます。 o ha yō go za i ma su

Meaning

Good morning.

When to use it

A friendly greeting for the start of the day. It is respectful enough for workplaces while still sounding natural among people who know each other.

Example dialogue

おはようございます。今日もよろしくお願いします。 o ha yō go za i ma su kyō mo yo ro shi ku o nega i shi ma su

Good morning. I look forward to working with you today.

こちらこそ、よろしくお願いします。 ko chi ra ko so yo ro shi ku o nega i shi ma su

Likewise. I look forward to working with you too.

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