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乙おつ

お
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Meanings

1

noun

second party or rank; B grade; the latter

Only when written 乙

A formal label meaning the second item, party, or grade, often paired with 甲. Common in contracts and classification systems rather than ordinary conversation.

See also: 甲

2

na-adjective

chic; stylish; witty; quaint or odd

Used as 乙な for something tasteful, stylish, witty, or charmingly unusual. It has a somewhat old-fashioned or playful flavor, and can shade into 'peculiar' depending on context.

3

expression

good job; thanks

abbreviationslang

Slang abbreviation of お疲れ様 used to acknowledge someone's effort or thank them casually. It is very casual and especially common in messages, online communities, and among peers.

See also: お疲れ様

4

expression

see you; bye; good night

abbreviationslang

The same slang abbreviation can be used as a casual sign-off, like お疲れ様 said when leaving or ending an online session. The exact English translation depends on the situation.

See also: お疲れ様

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