How to Say ‘Good job’ in Japanese
おつ
otsu
[O-tsu]
💬 Usage Tip: [おつ] is a clipped casual version of [お疲れ様]. Japanese slang often shortens familiar expressions like this in speech and texting.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Use [おつ] with friends, classmates, teammates, or coworkers you're close to. It's much too casual for customers, bosses in formal settings, or anyone you're speaking politely with.
Phrase Breakdown
おつ
otsu
[O-tsu]
good work; good job
A casual way to thank someone for their effort, often used at the end of the workday.
今日も一日おつでした！
Good work today!
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