おっす

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Japanese[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Probably a very contracted form of おはようございます (ohayō gozaimasu, good morning, also used when greeting someone for the first time that day). Compare the development of similar greeting term うぃーっす (wīssu).

Pronunciation[edit]

Interjection[edit]

おっす (ossu

  1. (informal) hey, hello
  2. 押忍: yes sir!

Usage notes[edit]

Generally only used by young males.