Built from おはよう, the morning greeting derived from お早く (“early”), and ございます, a polite ending.
Built from おはよう, the morning greeting derived from お早く (“early”), and ございます, a polite ending.
What does おはようございます mean?
It is a polite good morning greeting.
When do people say おはようございます?
Usually when meeting someone in the morning.
Can it be said at night?
Yes, some shift-based workplaces use it when a worker arrives, regardless of the hour.
How is it different from おはよう?
おはようございます is the more polite form; おはよう is familiar.
How is おはようございます written?
It is normally written entirely in hiragana.