How to use ''おつかれさまです’’

Phrase is おつかれさま. This is a very practical phrase and can be heard every day in Japan. 

おつかれさまです。（otukaresamadesu）→Closest English translation would be '' Thank you for your hard work'' '' good work'' '' you've worked hard'' 

When It's use this Phrase?

• When you get to work after your colleagues have already arrived, you can greet them by saying ''おつかれさまです’’

• When you finish work, you should farewell your co-workers or boss ''おつかれさまです’’

• When coworkers can thank you each other for completing a task ''おつかれさまです’’

• When you drink a toast , you can say かんぱい or おつかれさまです。

Forms of おつかれさまです。

おつかれさま　 otsukaresama is the basic form.

おつかれさまです  addition of “~desu” is more formal and more appropriate for work.

おつかれさまでした  addition of “~deshita” is to indicate pastence

おつかれ otsukare is a more casual than otsukaresama. おつかれ is more akin to “good work”/ “thanks [for your work]”