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Greetings & FarewellsSunday 27 September 2026
お疲れ様でした
Pronunciation: Otsukarē sama deshita
Meaning: Thank you for your hard work
This is the standard farewell used in Japanese workplaces and social settings to acknowledge someone's effort; it's more formal and respectful than a simple goodbye and shows appreciation for their labor.
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