おやすみなさい

「おやすみなさい。また明日ね」と姉が言った。
“Good night. See you tomorrow,” my sister said.
子どもたちは「おやすみなさい」と言って部屋に入った。
The children said “Good night” and went to their room.
友達と別れるとき「おやすみなさい」と言った。
When I parted from my friend at night, I said “Good night.”
寝る前に母に「おやすみなさい」と言った。
Before bed I said “Good night” to my mother.
夜の電話を切る前に「おやすみなさい」と伝えた。
Before ending the late call, I said “Good night.”

Similar words

おやすみ

寝る前に母に「おやすみなさい」と言った。
Before bed I said “Good night” to my mother.
子どもたちは「おやすみなさい」と言って部屋に入った。
The children said “Good night” and went to their room.
夜の電話を切る前に「おやすみなさい」と伝えた。
Before ending the late call, I said “Good night.”
友達と別れるとき「おやすみなさい」と言った。
When I parted from my friend at night, I said “Good night.”
「おやすみなさい。また明日ね」と姉が言った。
“Good night. See you tomorrow,” my sister said.

おやすみ

From お休み, “rest,” and なさい, a polite ending originally urging the other person to rest.

When do you say おやすみなさい?

Before bed or when parting from someone late at night.

Does it mean good evening?

No. こんばんは is for meeting someone in the evening.

What is the shorter form?

おやすみ is common with family and close friends.

Can it end a phone call?

Yes, if the conversation ends late at night.

Is it about taking a day off?

No. As a greeting it wishes someone rest at night.

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