How do you say “Hello” in Japanese? I’d like to know depending on the situation.
How do you say Hello in Japanese?
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How would a native Japanese speaker say it.
How would a native Japanese speaker say it.
How do you say “Hello” in Japanese? I’d like to know depending on the situation.
・こんにちは（konnichiwa）
・もしもし（moshi moshi）
“こんにちは (konnichiwa)” is the most common way to say “hello” in Japanese. It is polite, neutral, and appropriate for most situations, typically used from late morning to early evening.
“もしもし (moshi moshi)” is another way to say “hello,” but it is specifically used when answering the phone or during a phone conversation.
Both expressions translate to “hello” in English, but “こんにちは” is for face-to-face interactions, while “もしもし” is for phone conversations.