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Essential Japanese Phrases for Beginners
Part 2: Ways to Say Hello in Japanese
1. Hello : こんにちは Konnichiwa (Formal)
2. Hi (Yoo-Hoo) : ヤッホー Yahhoo (Informal) … generally used by female
3. Hey (man)! : おす or おっす Osu or Ossu (Informal)… generally used by male
4. Good morning : おはようございます Ohayoo gozaimasu (Formal)
5. Good morning : おはよう Ohayoo (Informal)
6. Good evening : こんばんは Konbanwa (Formal)
7. It’s been a while. : おひさしぶりです Ohisashiburi desu (Formal)
8. It’s been a while. : (お) ひさしぶり (O) hisashiburi (Informal)
9. I’m sorry I haven’t been in touch : ごぶさたしております Gobusata shite orimasu (Very Very Formal)
10. I’m sorry I haven’t been in touch. : ごぶさたしてます Gobusata shite masu (Formal)
11. I’m sorry I haven’t been in touch. : ごぶさた Gobusata (Informal)
12. Hello (on the phone) : もしもし Moshi moshi (Formal and Informal)
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