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Greetings & FarewellsFriday 6 November 2026

お疲れ様でした

Pronunciation: otsukaresama deshita

Meaning: Thank you for your hard work

This polite farewell is commonly used in Japanese workplaces when leaving at the end of the day or after completing a project, acknowledging the effort of colleagues or clients.

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