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ossu

OSS · interjection · slang

A rough, masculine 'hey' or 'yes sir'

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A punchy, informal Japanese greeting or affirmation associated with martial-arts and delinquent characters, used by fans for a tough-guy 'hey'.

“Ossu! Ready to train?”
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ossu In A Sentence

Ossu! Ready to train?

Origin & Usage

Japanese 押忍 / おっす (ossu), a contracted rough greeting, common in dojo and sports settings.

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What does ossu mean?

It is a rough, masculine Japanese greeting or affirmation, roughly 'hey' or 'yes sir', associated with martial-arts and delinquent characters.

When do characters say ossu?

It is common in dojo and sports settings, used as a punchy greeting or an energetic 'ready to go' affirmation.

Where does ossu come from?

It comes from Japanese 押忍 / おっす (ossu), a contracted rough greeting.

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