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、いい夢見てね。
Good night, sweet dreams.
子供に「おやすみ」と言った。
I said 'good night' to the child.
おやすみ is the casual form of the nighttime/bedtime greeting.
FORMALITY LEVELS:
- 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.