“Hello” in Japanese
Short answer
Hello in Japanese is “今日は” (konnichiha). Full meaning: hello, good day, good afternoon.
Other ways to say “Hello” in Japanese
もしもし
moshimoshi hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
ハイサイ
haisai hello, hi
アンニョンハセヨ
annyonhaseyo hello, hi
ハイタイ
haitai hello, hi
モジモジ
mojimoji hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
モシモシ
moshimoshi hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
もじもじ
mojimoji hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
你好
niihao hello
アンニョンハシムニカ
annyonhashimunika hello
ちは
chiwa hello, good day, good afternoon
やあやあ
yaayaa hi, hello; hey, listen!; oh
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