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What is the Japanese greeting 'konnichiwa' used for?
Answer
Hello during daytime
'Konnichiwa' is an informal Japanese daytime greeting meaning 'hello' or 'good afternoon,' derived from 'konnichi wa' (this day). It is the most commonly taught Japanese greeting but is considered somewhat casual. More formal morning greetings include 'Ohayou gozaimasu,' evening greetings include 'Konbanwa,' and 'Oyasuminasai' is used specifically at bedtime.
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'Konnichiwa' is less formal than 'ohayou gozaimasu' (good morning) or 'konbanwa' (good evening) in Japanese.
Other options people guess
- Good evening
- Thank you
- Goodbye
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- Japanese language
- greetings
- foreign language
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