Challenge Japanese - Say Hello

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Japanese Greetings

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1. Good morning - "OHAYO"

"OHAYO GOZAIMASU" is a polite expression and used when  addressing elders.

2. Hello - "KONNICHIWA"

3. Good evening - "KONBANWA"

What? Are there two greetings at night?

"OYASUMI" or "OYASUMINASAI" is a farewell greeting at night. Or I use it when I sleep (When I go to bed).  "OYASUMINASAI" is a polite expression and used when  addressing elders.

"KONBANWA" is when you meet someone at night.

Also, don't forget to practice bowing when greeting. Bowing makes you look more Japanese.

4. Good Bye - "SAYONARA" 

"SAYONARA" can be used at any time for a farewell, in the morning, afternoon and evening, but also it is often used for a farewell that you cannot see for a while.

< References >

• Japanese Lesson for Foreign People