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JLPT N5 Beginner

お休みなさい

「おやすみなさい」

Polite expression for ‘good night’ used before sleeping or parting.

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おやすみ casual
Expression

Good night

This expression serves as a polite greeting used specifically when parting late at night or immediately before going to sleep.

Example

A そろそろ 寝ます 。
B そう です か 。 お 休み なさい 。

[A:] I'm going to bed soon. [B:] Oh, okay. Good night.

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お休みなさい (おやすみなさい)
おやすみなさい
Polite expression for 'good night' used before sleeping or parting.
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