🤝 Basics & Manners
How to say “Good night” in Japanese
おやすみなさい
Oyasuminasai
normal / slow
Word-by-word breakdown
- おやすみoyasumirest
- なさいnasaiplease do
Usage & culture tip
Say this before going to sleep or when leaving someone's company late at night.
Good for: Everyday greetings and polite manners, useful from your very first day in Japan.