おやすみ
oyasumicasual
In anime, goodnight is おやすみ (oyasumi) between friends and family. The polite form is おやすみなさい (oyasumi nasai). It is also called いい夢を (ii yume o).
Meaning: farewell before sleep (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| おやすみ | oyasumi | casual |
| おやすみなさい | oyasumi nasai | polite |
| いい夢を | ii yume o | warm |
Characters say おやすみ (oyasumi) at bedtime, after a sleepover or when ending a late call. いい夢を (ii yume o) adds a wish for sweet dreams.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Use おやすみなさい (oyasumi nasai) with elders or people you do not know well, and the short form with friends.
Did you know?
- The phrase おやすみ (oyasumi) is also used as a short way to say "I am going to rest" in messages.
Examples in context
- おやすみ、ユイ。Oyasumi, Yui.Goodnight, Yui.
- おやすみなさい、先輩。Oyasumi nasai, senpai.Goodnight, senior.
- いい夢を見てね。Ii yume o mite ne.Have sweet dreams.
Example conversation
Two friends, Yui and Sho, end a late night at a school camp.
- Shoそろそろ寝よう。Sorosoro neyō.Let us sleep soon.
- 結衣 Yuiうん。おやすみ、ショウ。Un. Oyasumi, Shō.Okay. Goodnight, Sho.
- Shoおやすみ。Oyasumi.Goodnight.
