I'm a second-year Japanese student at the local community college. Sometimes, when I leave class (generally if I've been speaking privately with her), my sensei will say "Otsukaresama deshita". From what I've read, this phrase is generally used in the workplace, in response to "Osakini shitsurei shimasu." But does anybody know what I should say when "Otsukare..." is used before "Osakani...", in a classroom rather than a workplace environment?
Thanks so much for any help! This has been bugging me for a while, and though Sensei doesn't seem offended when I just carry on with my leave-taking, I'd love to know how to reply correctly.
Thanks so much for any help! This has been bugging me for a while, and though Sensei doesn't seem offended when I just carry on with my leave-taking, I'd love to know how to reply correctly.