Tokyo word
おつ (otsu)
Casual shorthand thanking someone for their effort.
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Meaning
おつ is a shortened casual form related to お疲れさま, used to acknowledge effort, greet colleagues after work, or sign off online.
Pronunciation and grammar
Pronunciation: /o.tsɯ/
Part of speech: interjection
How it is used
It is common among friends, coworkers of similar status, gamers, and online communities.
Register: Very informal Japanese.
Examples in context
- 今日もおつ！Good work today!
- 配信おつでした。Thanks for the stream; good work.
Important context
It can be too casual for formal situations or when speaking upward in a hierarchy.