🤝 Basics & Manners
How to say “Good morning” in Japanese
おはよう ございます
Ohayō gozaimasu
normal / slow
Word-by-word breakdown
- おはようohayōmorning (casual)
- ございますgozaimasu(polite suffix)
Usage & culture tip
Used until around 10:30 AM. Say it warmly with a light nod.
Good for: Everyday greetings and polite manners, useful from your very first day in Japan.