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こんにちは
konnichiwa
Description
「こんにちは」は、昼にあう人に言うあいさつの言葉です。
"こんにちは" is a greeting said to people you meet during the day.
朝でも夜でもなく、昼間に使うのがふつうです。
It is usually used during the daytime, not in the morning or at night.
Meanings
こんにちはkonnichiwa
hello; good afternoon (daytime greeting)
先生、こんにちは。
Hello, teacher.
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Notes
- Etymology
from 今日は (kon'nichi wa), literally "as for today...", an old greeting shortened over time.
- Nuance
written with は (wa), not わ; used mainly midday, not early morning or night.
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