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Greetings & FarewellsSaturday 8 August 2026
お疲れ様でした
Pronunciation: otsukaresama deshita
Meaning: Thank you for your hard work (formal farewell)
This is the standard way to say goodbye to colleagues at the end of a workday, acknowledging their effort and dedication—it's much more than just 'goodbye' in Japanese workplace culture.
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