おやすみ

おやすみ
expression
good night (casual)
1. good night (casual)
A casual greeting used when parting for the night or before going to bed.
じゃあね、おやすみ。
See you, good night.
おやすみ、いい夢(ゆめ)見(み)てね。
Good night, sweet dreams.
子供(こども)に「おやすみ」と言(い)った。
I said 'good night' to the child.
もう遅(おそ)いから、おやすみ。
It's late now, so good night.
「おやすみ」と言(い)って、電気(でんき)を消(け)した。
I said 'good night' and turned off the light.

おやすみ is the casual form of the nighttime/bedtime greeting.

FORMALITY LEVELS:

USAGE:

  • Said before going to sleep
  • Said when parting at night
  • Can be used as a farewell in late evening

KANJI: From お休(やす)み (rest). Same stem as 休(やす)む (to rest).

TEXTING: Often shortened to おやすみ〜 or おやすー in casual messages.

Related Words

Related: おやすみなさい (polite form)
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Added 2026.1.16 12:28 · Revised 2026.6.5 4:10
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