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Greetings & FarewellsThursday 9 July 2026
お疲れ様でした
Pronunciation: otsukaresama deshita
Meaning: Thank you for your hard work / Good work today
This is the standard farewell used in Japanese workplaces when leaving for the day or saying goodbye to colleagues; it acknowledges their effort and is considered polite and professional.
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