お疲れ様です。
otsukaresama desu
Work Japanese
おつかれさまです。
Thank you for your work. (standard workplace greeting)
💡 Used as hello/goodbye between coworkers, in person and on Slack.
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Work Scenarios (10)
First Day at Work
Greeting on Your First Day — Senior colleague
To introduce yourself politely to the team.
First Day at WorkSubmitting a Daily Report — Senior colleague
To report the day's progress to your manager.
First Day at WorkWriting a Business Email — Senior colleague
To request a document by email using proper openings.
First Day at WorkStating an Opinion in a Meeting — Senior colleague
To express disagreement politely.
First Day at WorkApologizing for a Delay — Senior colleague
To apologize for missing a deadline and propose a recovery.
First Day at WorkLeaving the Office — Senior colleague
To leave politely while others are still working.
First Day at WorkAnswering and Transferring a Call — Senior colleague
To take a business call and transfer it politely.
First Day at WorkThanking a Colleague for Help — Senior colleague
To thank someone sincerely and offer to return the favor.
First Day at WorkAsking a Busy Colleague a Favor — Senior colleague
To make a request while acknowledging the other is busy.
First Day at WorkPresenting a Status Update — Senior colleague
To present progress clearly and invite questions.