5 things to say at work every day

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   お疲れさまです

   otsukaresama desu

   The essential workplace greeting. Literally means 'you must be tired' but functions as 'hello,' 'goodbye,' 'thanks for your work,' and general acknowledgment between colleagues. Used constantly in Japanese offices.

   Use when greeting a coworker, leaving the office, acknowledging someone's work, ending a meeting

   お疲れさまです。

   otsukaresama desu.

   Good work today. / Hi (at work).

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   よろしくお願いします

   yoroshiku onegaishimasu

   Means roughly 'please treat me well' or 'I look forward to working with you.' Used when meeting someone new, starting a project, or asking for cooperation.

   Use when self-introduction, meeting a new colleague, starting a collaboration, after receiving a task

   よろしくお願いします。

   yoroshiku onegaishimasu.

   Nice to meet you / Please take care of it.

3. 3

   かしこまりました

   kashikomarimashita

   A very polite 'understood', more formal than わかりました. Used in workplace settings to show respect when receiving instructions from a superior or client.

   Use when receiving instructions from a boss, confirming a client request, formal acknowledgment

   かしこまりました。

   kashikomarimashita.

   Understood (very polite).

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