{"id":1070,"date":"2024-05-13T09:19:40","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T09:19:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/?p=1070"},"modified":"2025-09-23T04:30:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T04:30:04","slug":"how-to-say-hello-in-japanese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/how-to-say-hello-in-japanese\/","title":{"rendered":"How to say &#8220;Hello&#8221; in Japanese: Most common greetings you should know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a beginner learning Japanese or just planning a trip to Japan, knowing how to greet people is essential. Greetings are a fundamental part of any language, and in Japanese, they vary widely depending on the time of day, the situation, and whom you&#8217;re speaking to. Here\u2019s a detailed guide to saying &#8220;hello&#8221; in Japanese, covering everything from common greetings to specific situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#common\">Common ways to say &#8220;Hello&#8221; in Japanese<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#first\">How to say &#8220;Hello&#8221; to a person you\u2019ve just met for the first time<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#daily\">How to say &#8220;Hello&#8221; to your friends daily<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#time\">Different greetings at different times of the day<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#context\">Uniquely contextual greetings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#practice\">Practice greetings in Japanese<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#7\">Other ways to say hello in Japanese<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#8\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hello-in-japanese-2-min.gif\" alt=\"hello in japanese\" class=\"wp-image-2646\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kanji.mochidemy.com\/en\/conversation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start learning Japanese greetings<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;color:#f3f3f3\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"common\" style=\"font-size:24px\">1. 20 common ways to say &#8220;Hello&#8221; in Japanese<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Greeting<\/th><th>Romaji<\/th><th>Meaning \/ Usage<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u3053\u3093\u306b\u3061\u306f<\/td><td>Konnichiwa<\/td><td>Hello (polite, used late morning\u2013afternoon)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u306f\u3058\u3081\u307e\u3057\u3066<\/td><td>Hajimemashite<\/td><td>Nice to meet you (first meeting)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u304a\u5143\u6c17\u3067\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td><td>Ogenki desu ka?<\/td><td>How are you? (polite)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u3069\u3046\u305e\u3088\u308d\u3057\u304f\u304a\u9858\u3044\u3057\u307e\u3059<\/td><td>Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu<\/td><td>Please take care of me \/ Pleased to meet you (after self-introduction)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u3084\u3042<\/td><td>Yaa<\/td><td>Hi \/ Hey (very casual)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u304a\u3063\u3059<\/td><td>Ossu<\/td><td>Hi (very informal, often among young men or close friends)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u306f\u3088\u3046\uff01<\/td><td>Hayou<\/td><td>Morning! (shortened from \u304a\u306f\u3088\u3046)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u304a\u306f\u3088\u3046<\/td><td>Ohayou<\/td><td>Good morning (casual)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u304a\u306f\u3088\u3046\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u3059<\/td><td>Ohayou gozaimasu<\/td><td>Good morning (polite\/formal)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u3053\u3093\u3070\u3093\u306f<\/td><td>Konbanwa<\/td><td>Good evening (polite)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u3082\u3057\u3082\u3057<\/td><td>Moshi moshi<\/td><td>Hello (on the phone)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u3044\u3089\u3063\u3057\u3083\u3044\u307e\u305b<\/td><td>Irasshaimase<\/td><td>Welcome (used by shops\/restaurants)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u4e45\u3057\u3076\u308a<\/td><td>Hisashiburi<\/td><td>Long time no see<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u3053\u3093\u306b\u3061\u306f\u3001\u8abf\u5b50\u306f\u3069\u3046\u3067\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td><td>Konnichiwa, choushi wa dou desu ka?<\/td><td>Hello, how are you doing? (polite)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u3084\u3063\u307b\u30fc\u3001\u4e45\u3057\u3076\u308a\uff01<\/td><td>Yahhoo, hisashiburi!<\/td><td>Hey, long time no see! (casual)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u304a\u75b2\u308c\u69d8\u3067\u3059<\/td><td>Otsukaresama desu<\/td><td>Thank you for your hard work (workplace greeting)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u5143\u6c17\uff1f<\/td><td>Genki?<\/td><td>How are you? (casual, friendly)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u30cf\u30ed\u30fc<\/td><td>Haro<\/td><td>Hello (loanword from English, informal)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u30e4\u30c3\u30db\u30fc<\/td><td>Yaahoo<\/td><td>Hi! (playful, casual among friends)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanji.mochidemy.com\/en\/learn\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/110.-Greeting-in-Japanese.jpg\" alt=\"hello in japanese\" class=\"wp-image-1071\" style=\"width:811px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Hello in japanese<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u3053\u3093\u306b\u3061\u306f (Konnichiwa)<\/strong>: Probably the most well-known Japanese greeting, &#8220;Konnichiwa&#8221; is a safe, polite way to say hello and is suitable in most settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u306f\u3058\u3081\u307e\u3057\u3066 (Hajimemashite)<\/strong>: Meaning &#8220;Nice to meet you,&#8221; this phrase is used when meeting someone for the first time. It&#8217;s a polite and formal way to start a conversation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u304a\u5143\u6c17\u3067\u3059\u304b (Ogenki desu ka?):<\/strong> A polite way to ask &#8220;How are you?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanji.mochidemy.com\/en\/conversation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"2532\" src=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/mochikanji-learn-japanese-phrase.webp\" alt=\"Learn Japanese phrases\" class=\"wp-image-2254\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanji.mochidemy.com\/en\/conversation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"2532\" src=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/mochikanji-japanese-conversation.webp\" alt=\"Learning Japanese phrases\" class=\"wp-image-2255\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanji.mochidemy.com\/en\/conversation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"2532\" src=\"https:\/\/mochidemy.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/mochikanji-ending-game.webp\" alt=\"Learning Japanese phrases\" class=\"wp-image-2256\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>To learn Japanese phrases for greetings effectively, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/kanji.mochidemy.com\/en\/conversation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MochiKanji &#8211; Learn Japanese<\/strong><\/a>. MochiKanji is a Kanji and Japanese phrases learning application that uses the Spaced Repetition technique and its special algorithm. MochiKanji makes the most of this technique, analyzing your learning history and notifying you with automatic notifications so that you can relearn Kanji and vocabulary at the optimal time.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Try it for free now!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kanji.mochidemy.com\/en\/conversation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Start learning Japanese greetings<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;color:#f3f3f3\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"first\" style=\"font-size:24px\">2. How to say &#8220;Hello&#8221; to a person you\u2019ve just met for the first time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When meeting someone for the first time, it\u2019s important to use formal greetings to show respect. Alongside <strong>\u306f\u3058\u3081\u307e\u3057\u3066<\/strong> &#8220;Hajimemashite,&#8221; you can say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u3069\u3046\u305e\u3088\u308d\u3057\u304f\u304a\u9858\u3044\u3057\u307e\u3059 (Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu): Often translated as &#8220;Please take care of me&#8221; or &#8220;Pleased to meet you,&#8221; this phrase is usually used at the end of an introduction to show eagerness to have a good relationship moving forward.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;color:#f3f3f3\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"daily\" style=\"font-size:24px\">3. How to say &#8220;Hi&#8221; in Japanese to your friends daily<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With friends, greetings can be more casual:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u3084\u3042 (Yaa)<\/strong>: Equivalent to &#8220;Hi&#8221; or &#8220;Hey,&#8221; this is very casual.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u304a\u3063\u3059 (Ossu<\/strong>): A very informal greeting, often used among young men or close friends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u306f\u3088\u3046\uff01(hayou): <\/strong>is a short form of \u304a\u306f\u3088\u3046 ohayou which means good morning in Japanese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;color:#f3f3f3\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"time\" style=\"font-size:24px\">4. Different greetings at different times of the day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Japanese greetings also change depending on the time of day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u304a\u306f\u3088\u3046 (Ohayou)<\/strong>: Used in the morning. If you&#8217;re speaking to someone in a more formal context, you can say \u304a\u306f\u3088\u3046\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u3059 (Ohayou gozaimasu).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u3053\u3093\u306b\u3061\u306f (Konnichiwa)<\/strong>: Used from late morning until the early evening, roughly between 11 AM and 5 PM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u3053\u3093\u3070\u3093\u306f (Konbanwa)<\/strong>: Meaning &#8220;good evening&#8221; in Japanese. Like&nbsp;konnichiwa, it\u2019s already sufficiently formal, so you can use it with anyone to greet them in the late afternoon or evening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Above are the most basic and common daily greetings. Knowing these phrases will help you communicate more confidently! You can learn more greeting phrases in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kanji.mochidemy.com\/en\/conversation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MochiKanji&#8217;s communication course<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start your free trial now!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kanji.mochidemy.com\/en\/conversation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Start learning Japanese greetings<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;color:#f3f3f3\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"context\" style=\"font-size:24px\">5. Uniquely contextual greetings in Japanese<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u3082\u3057\u3082\u3057 (Moshi moshi ): Used when answering the phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u3044\u3089\u3063\u3057\u3083\u3044\u307e\u305b (Irasshaimase): &#8220;Welcome,&#8221; used by restaurants and shops to greet customers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u4e45\u3057\u3076\u308a (Hisashiburi): &#8220;It\u2019s been a while,&#8221; used with acquaintances not seen for some time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;color:#f3f3f3\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"practice\" style=\"font-size:24px\">6. Practice saying &#8220;Hi&#8221; and &#8220;Hello&#8221; in Japanese<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Practicing these greetings will help you feel more comfortable when speaking Japanese. Here are a few tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Listen and repeat:<\/strong> Listen to native speakers using these greetings in context (through movies, shows, or language apps) and repeat after them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use them in real life:<\/strong> If you have Japanese friends or know someone who speaks Japanese, try using these greetings with them to get used to saying them naturally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language exchange:<\/strong> Participating in a language exchange can be a great way to practice greetings while helping someone else learn your native language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always choose the formality of your greeting based on your relationship to the person and the setting of your conversation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember, using the correct greeting not only communicates respect but also helps in making a good first impression. You can learn more common phrases for greetings in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kanji.mochidemy.com\/en\/conversation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MochiKanji&#8217;s conversation course<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start learning now!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kanji.mochidemy.com\/en\/conversation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Start learning Japanese greetings<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;color:#f3f3f3\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7\" style=\"font-size:24px\">7. Other ways to say Hello in Japanese<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the common greetings, there are many other phrases and expressions in Japanese that you can use to enrich your communication. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u3053\u3093\u306b\u3061\u306f\u3001\u8abf\u5b50\u306f\u3069\u3046\u3067\u3059\u304b\uff1f (Konnichiwa, choushi wa dou desu ka?): &#8220;Hello, how are you?&#8221; This is a polite way to start a conversation and show concern for the other person.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u3084\u3063\u307b\u30fc\u3001\u4e45\u3057\u3076\u308a\uff01 (Yahhoo, hisashiburi!): &#8220;Hey, long time no see!&#8221; This phrase is perfect for greeting friends you haven&#8217;t seen in a while.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u304a\u75b2\u308c\u69d8\u3067\u3059 (Otsukaresama desu): &#8220;Thank you for your hard work.&#8221; This is commonly used in work environments to greet and thank colleagues after a busy day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u5143\u6c17\uff1f (Genki?): &#8220;How are you?&#8221; This is a casual and friendly way to ask how someone is doing, often used among friends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u30cf\u30ed\u30fc (Haro): Hello (informal): This is a casual greeting borrowed from English, widely used in Japan, especially among younger people or in informal contexts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u30e4\u30c3\u30db\u30fc (Yaahoo): This expression is another informal greeting, often used in a playful or cheerful manner. It&#8217;s particularly common among friends and in lighthearted contexts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u304a\u3064\u304b\u308c\u3055\u307e\u3067\u3059 &#8211; (Otsukare sama desu): It shows appreciation for the hard work someone has done. It&#8217;s often said at the end of a workday or after completing a project. The phrase can also be used informally among friends to express gratitude for shared efforts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding and using these Japanese greetings correctly is a fantastic first step in connecting with Japanese speakers and enriching your understanding of the language and culture. So, start practicing today, and soon you\u2019ll feel right at home with these expressions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"10 Ways to Say Hello in Japanese\" width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b2hqjzP02S8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>10 ways to say Hello in Japanese<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;color:#f3f3f3\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8\" style=\"font-size:24px\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">What is a Japanese greeting?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Japanese greeting can vary depending on the time of day and the level of formality. Common greetings include \u201c\u304a\u306f\u3088\u3046\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u3059\u201d (Ohayou gozaimasu) for &#8220;Good morning,&#8221; \u201c\u3053\u3093\u306b\u3061\u306f\u201d (Konnichiwa) for &#8220;Good afternoon,&#8221; and \u201c\u3053\u3093\u3070\u3093\u306f\u201d (Konbanwa) for &#8220;Good evening.&#8221; Each greeting is used to acknowledge someone and show respect according to the context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Is it polite to say konnichiwa?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, \u201c\u3053\u3093\u306b\u3061\u306f\u201d (Konnichiwa) is a polite and commonly used greeting in Japan, typically meaning &#8220;Good afternoon&#8221; or &#8220;Hello&#8221; during the daytime. It is appropriate for most social situations and conveys a respectful tone. However, for more formal contexts, especially in business or when addressing someone of higher status, you might opt for more formal greetings or expressions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">What is the most polite way to say hello in Japanese?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most polite way to say hello in Japanese depends on the time of day and the context. 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