10 Ways to Say Hello in Japanese
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10 ways to say hello in Japanese
In this post we learn 10 ways to greet people in Japanese.
1. こんにちは (konnichiwa) : Hello
The common greeting when meeting during the day.
2. おはようございます (ohayou gozaimasu) : Good morning
Used to greet in the morning; more polite and formal.
3. こんばんは (konbanwa) : Good evening
Used to greet when meeting at night.
4. お元気ですか (ogenki desu ka) : How are you?
A formal way to ask about someone's health.
5. 元気? (genki?) : How's it going?
A casual way to ask about someone's health, usually with friends.
6. ヤッホー (yahho-) : Hi (casual)
A casual, cheerful greeting used among close friends.
7. おっす (ossu) : Hey (casual)
A casual greeting, common among young people and friends.
8. はじめまして (hajimemashite) : Nice to meet you
Used when meeting for the first time, when introducing yourself.
9. いらっしゃいませ (irasshaimase) : Welcome
How staff greet customers entering a shop or restaurant.
10. もしもし (moshimoshi) : Hello (on the phone)
The greeting used when starting a phone call.
See also:
Greetings in Japanese
Japanese Bowing Culture in Communication