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Greetings & FarewellsFriday 19 June 2026
お疲れ様でした
Pronunciation: otsukaresama deshita
Meaning: Thank you for your hard work
This is the standard farewell used in Japanese workplaces and schools, expressing gratitude for someone's effort and dedication—it's far more than a simple goodbye and shows respect for their labor.
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