おはよう
おはよう
expression
good morning (casual)
1.
good morning (casual)
A casual greeting used in the morning, typically among friends, family, or equals.
おはよう、今日も頑張ろう。
Good morning, let's do our best today too.
「おはよう」「おはよう、よく眠れた？」
"Good morning." "Morning, did you sleep well?"
子供たちが「おはよう」と挨拶した。
The children greeted me with 'good morning.'
おはよう is the casual form of the morning greeting.
FORMALITY LEVELS:
- おはよう: casual (friends, family, children)
- おはようございます: polite (business, strangers, superiors)
USAGE NOTES:
- Used roughly until late morning (around 10-11 AM)
- In entertainment industry, used regardless of time as first greeting of the day
- Can be shortened to おは in very casual texting
ETYMOLOGY: From お早う ('you're early/it's early').