Tag: Nihongo culture
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Understanding “Otsukaresama Desu”: A Small Phrase That Holds Japan’s Heart
When I first started working in Japan, I noticed one phrase floating around the workplace more than any other: “Otsukaresama desu.” People said it so often—after meetings, after lunch, even in the middle of the day. At first, I wasn’t sure what it really meant. But over time, I realized that this simple phrase carries…
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