To say "hello" in Japanese, you can use:
- こんにちは (Konnichiwa) - This is the most common and polite way to say "hello" or "good afternoon."
- もしもし (Moshi moshi) - Used when answering the phone.
- やあ (Yā) or ハロー (Harō) - Casual greetings among friends.
Summary:
English| Japanese| Pronunciation| Usage
---|---|---|---
Hello| こんにちは| Konnichiwa| General greeting
Hello (phone)| もしもし| Moshi moshi| On the phone
Hey| やあ| Yā| Casual, among friends
Hello (loanword)| ハロー| Harō| Casual, borrowed word
Feel free to ask if you want to learn more Japanese greetings!
