Meaning

Primary

Good Morning

Word Type

expression

Explanation

From Ohio (おはよう), you shout good morning. Why Ohio? Because that's where you woke up this morning. Imagine yourself waking up in Ohio, and wishing everyone "good morning" at the top of your lungs.

おはよう is a casual way to say "good morning." It can also be written in kanji, but hiragana is much more common.

Pronunciation

おはよう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • おはようのメール

    a good morning email

    おはようのあいさつ

    good morning greetings

    おはようのキス

    a good morning kiss

Context Sentences

ミホちゃん、おはよう!

Good morning, Miho-chan!

マイクに「おはよう」とメールをした。

I texted "good morning" to Mike.

うーっ、ねむいー、おはよう。

Ugh, I'm sleepy... morning.