Greetings and Daily Expressions
By Namiko Abe, About.com Guide
Unlike English, "Oyasuninasai （おやすみなさい） is mostly used before going to bed.
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- Ohayou gozaimasu. - Good morning.
- Konnichiwa. - Hello/Good afternoon.
- Konbanwa. - Good evening.
- Oyasuminasai. - Good night.
- Sayonara. - Good-bye.
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