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good night (casual)
A casual greeting used when parting for the night or before going to bed.
おやすみ is the casual form of the nighttime/bedtime greeting.
Register
- おやすみ: casual (friends, family, children)
- おやすみなさい: polite (general use)
Usage
- Said before going to sleep
- Said when parting at night
- Can be used as a farewell in late evening
Kanji: From お休み (rest). Same stem as 休む (to rest).
Texting: Often shortened to おやすみ〜 or おやすー in casual messages.