Politeness levels for saying "Ohayō gozaimasu"

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"Ohayō gozaimasu" (おはようございます) is a formal way to say "good morning" in Japanese, used in polite situations, to elders, or to superiors. The informal version, "Ohayō" (おはよう), is used among friends and family. It literally relates to "early" and is used from dawn until roughly 10 or 11 a.m. (IAO)

 

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