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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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