How to say “Good morning” in Japanese
The most common way to say “good morning” in Japanese. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
おはようございます
In a sentence
English
Good morning, how are you?
Japanese
おはようございます, お元気ですか
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good morning" in Japanese?
"Good morning" in Japanese is "おはようございます". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "おはようございます" written in Japanese?
Japanese uses the Hiragana, a syllabary. "おはようございます" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "おはようございます" in Japanese?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "おはようございます" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "おはようございます" mean in English?
"おはようございます" is the Japanese way of saying "Good morning" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Good morning" in Japanese?
Many languages — including Japanese — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "おはようございます" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Japanese spoken?
Japanese is spoken by an estimated 128 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Japanese dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Japanese dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "おはようございます" or any other Japanese text.