What it literally says

you are honourably tired

Japanese politeness is mostly built out of phrases that stopped being literal a long time ago. Knowing what is underneath is the difference between repeating a sound and knowing what you said.

The same thing, said differently

Japanese changes shape with the distance between the people speaking. These are the same meaning at other settings.

When to use it

Said to colleagues on arriving, leaving, or passing in a corridor. Functions as hello, goodbye and thank you at once.

Next in Thanks and Politeness

• Thank youありがとうございます
• Thank you for the mealごちそうさまでした
• Thank you (for what you did)ありがとうございました
• Thank you for your helpお世話になりました
• You're welcomeどういたしまして
• After youお先にどうぞ

The rest of the phrasebook

• Greetings挨拶14
• Apologies謝罪13
• Yes, No and Understanding返事14
• Introductions自己紹介13
• Small Talk雑談13
• Numbers and Counting数14
• Time and Dates時間13
• Asking Directions道案内14
• Trains and Stations電車15
• Taxis and Busesタクシー13
• Hotels and Ryokan宿14
• Restaurants and Ordering食事16
• Allergies and Food Restrictions食事制限13
• Convenience Stores and Shopping買い物14
• Money and Payment支払い13
• Temples and Sightseeing観光13
• Onsen and Public Baths温泉13
• Health and Pharmacy体調14
• Emergencies緊急14
• Lost Things and Trouble困りごと13
• Phone and Internet通信12
• Weather and Seasons天気13
• Reactions and Compliments相づち13
• Goodbyes別れ13

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