Today's lesson will be about greetings - 挨拶 (Aisatsu). From the very beginning of learning Japanese, it is very important to learn how to say hello correctly. It seemed that it could be simpler? Anyone, even someone who does not study Japanese, can easily remember the standard japanese greeting, which sounds like this: こんにちは (Konnichiwa). But the Japanese wouldn't be Japanese if it were that simple. There are a number of different greetings used depending on the situation, time of day, or the status of the person you're talking to. We will get acquainted with these nuances in this article.
Greetings at different times of the day
-お早うございます(Ohayo: gozaimasu) — Good morning. "Gozaimasu" is a polite form of speech, so if you greet your friend, it can be shortened to a simple おはよう(ohayo:).
-こんにちは(Konnichiwa)- Good afternoon/hello. A universal greeting, but it is most appropriate to use it from 12 to 16 o'clock.
-今晩は(Konbanwa) — Good evening. A very popular standard evening greeting.
Greetings in different situations
-久しぶり(Hisashiburi)- Long time no see. If you want to greet a friend you haven't seen for a long time, address him with the phrase: お久しぶりですね (Ohisashiburi desu ne) - “Long time no see.” If you have not seen each other for several years, then you can say: 何年ぶりでしたか (Nan nen buri deshita ka) - “How many years have passed?” And if the break was not very long, then you can use the phrase: しばらくでした (Shibaraku deshita). In addition to meaning “long time no see,” this phrase also means “glad to see you.”
-もしもし(Moshi-moshi)- Hello. Answer by phone.
-ごきげんよう(Gokigenyo:)- Hello. A rarely used, very polite female greeting.
Friendly greetings
-おっす(Ossu)- a very informal male version of greeting. Used by close friends of the same age.
-ういっす(Uissu)– an informal female version of greeting. The greeting comes from the very strong abbreviation おはようございます(ohayo: gozaimasu:).
-やっほー(Yahho:)- Hello! An informal option used by both men and women.
-よー！(Yo!)- male version of greeting. Often used by women, but it sounds rude.
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When greeting a Japanese person, it is important to remember non-verbal communication techniques. In everyday polite or official communication greetings are inextricably linked with bows various types. Handshakes are used mainly in relation to Europeans. In everyday life, head nods or half-bows take place. Of course, it would be appropriate to simply wave your hand as a sign of greeting.
If you watch often japanese movies or anime, you probably met one or another greeting. Share in the comments: what greetings did you encounter in the Japanese films you watched?
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It’s good when arriving in a country you can freely communicate with local residents on their native language- This ideal option. But not everyone and not always have such knowledge, and although I believe that simply memorizing individual phrases, without general knowledge language will not lead to mutual understanding with local residents, perhaps some phrases may still be useful.
From my own experience, I know that a foreigner’s attempt to pronounce at least generally accepted phrases, such as good morning, thank you, goodbye, in the local language, always causes a good response.
So as not to read everything written on the screen, if you need these hint words for a trip to Japan or for communicating with Japanese friends download them for yourself for free, print and use. On this page the words are published partially, as clear example what you will see in the electronic version.
And more for correct pronunciation words, it’s better to read a couple of articles, because in Japanese There are such concepts as reduction - shortening and as a result words are pronounced differently from how they are written. This is especially true for words with the endings - です - desu, します - shimasu, in fact, the sound “u” is not pronounced.
Useful words and expressions in Japanese.
Greetings:
ohayo gozaimasu - good morning!
konnichiwa - hello (good afternoon)!
konbanwa - good evening!
hajimemashite - nice to meet you
douzo eroschiku - nice to meet you
o-yasumi nasai - good night
sayunara - goodbye!
Politeness formulas:
namae-o oshiete kudasai - what is your name?
then moushimasu is my name...
sumimasen - sorry
o-genki des ka - how are you?
genki des - thank you, ok
ie - no
arigatou - thank you
doumo arigatou gozaimas - thank you very much
douitaschite - no need for gratitude
onegai... - please (if informal request)...
douzo - please (if invited)...
kekkou desu - no thanks
chetto matte kudasai - please wait
shitsurei shimashita - sorry (for disturbing you)
itadakimasu - bon appetit
gochisou-sama deshita... - thank you for the treat
Expression of basic needs:
onaka-ga suku - I'm hungry
nodo-ga kawaku - I'm thirsty
koohi-o kudasai - please give me a cup of coffee
tsukareta - I'm tired
nemuy des - I want to sleep
o-tearai-wa dochira desu ka - where is the toilet?
Doko desu ka - where is...
are-o misete kudasai - please show me this...
Communication in stereotypical situations:
douschitan des ka - what happened?
daijoubu desu ka - are you okay?
daijoubu desu - everything is fine
ikura desu ka - how much does it cost?
dochira-no go shushushchin desu ka - where did you (arrive) from?
Sagashite imas - I'm looking for...
michi-ni mayomashita - I got lost (in the city)
koko-wa doko desu ka - where am I?
eki-wa doko desu ka - where is the train station?
Basutei-wa doko desu ka - where is the bus stop?
Ginza-wa dochi desu ka - how to get to Ginza?
nihongo-ga wakarimasen - I don't understand Japanese
wakarimasu ka - do you understand?
wakarimasen - I don't understand
shitte imas - I know
Shirimasen - I don't know
kore-wa nan desu ka - what is it?
kore-o kudasai - I'll buy it...
eigo-o hanasemas ka - do you speak English?
roshchiago de hanasemasu ka - do you speak Russian?
eigo no dekiru-hito imasu ka - does anyone here speak English?
nihongo-de nanto iimasu ka - how do you say it in Japanese?
eigo-de nanto iimasu ka - how would it be in English?
Groveago de nanto iimasu ka - how would it be in Russian?
mou ichi do itte kudasai - say it again, please
yukkuri hanashite kudasai - please speak more slowly
E itte kudasai - please take me to... (in a taxi)
Made ikura desu ka - how much will it cost to travel to...
aishiteiru - I love you
kibun-ga varui - I feel bad
Questions:
Dare? - Who?
Nani? - What?
daughters? - which?
dore? -Which?
itsu? -When?
nan-ji desuka? - what time is it?
doko? - Where?
naze - why?
Basic formulas for a telephone conversation:
power-power - hello!
Tanaka-san-wa imasu ka - can I please Mr. Tanaka?
donata desu ka - please tell me who is on the phone?
Ivanov desu - Ivanov is on the phone
rusu desu - he is not at home
gaischutsu shiteimasu - he left the office
denwashimasu - I'll call you
bangouchigai desu - you dialed the wrong number
Main health-related complaints:
onaka-ga itai - my stomach hurts
kaze-o hiita - I have a cold
kega-o shield - I got hurt
Samuke-ga suru - I'm chilling
netsu-ga aru - I have a high fever
nodo-ga itai - my throat hurts
kouketsuatsu - my blood pressure has risen
kossetsu - I have a fracture
haita - I have a toothache
shinzoubeu - my heart worries me
jutsuu - I have a headache
haien - I have pneumonia
mocheuen - I'm having an attack of appendicitis
yakedo - I have a burn
hanazumari - I have a runny nose
Gary - I have diarrhea
arerugia - I have allergies
Most used nouns:
juusche - address
Kuukou airport
ginkou - bank
yakkyoku - pharmacy
beuin - hospital
okane - money
bangou - number
keisatsu - police
yuubinkyoku - post office
jinja - Shinto shrine
Otera - Buddhist temple
eki - station
denva - telephone
kippu - ticket
denshcha - electric train
sakana - fish
yasai - vegetables
kudamono - fruit
niku - meat
mizu - water
fuyu - winter
haru - spring
Natsu - summer
aki - autumn
ame - rain
Most used verbs:
kau - buy
dekiru - to be able
kuru - to come
nomu - to drink
taberu - to eat
iku - to go
uru - sell
hanasu - talk
tomaru - rent (hotel room)
vakaru - to understand
aruku - to walk
kaku - write
Pronouns:
vataschi - I
wataschitachi - we
anata - you, you
kare - he
kanojo - she
karera - they
Most used adjectives:
ii - good
varui - bad
ookii - big
chiisai - small
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This section describes popular expressions that Japanese people use when dating or saying goodbye.
Group with the meaning "Hello"
Ohayou gozaimasu- "Good morning". Polite greeting. In youth communication it can also be used in the evening. Let me remind you that in most cases “u” after voiceless consonants is not pronounced, that is, this expression usually pronounced as "Ohayo gozaimas".
Ohayou- Informal option.
Ossu- A very informal masculine option. Often pronounced as "Oss".
Konnichiwa- "Good afternoon". The usual greeting.
Konbanwa- "Good evening". The usual greeting.
Hisashiburi desu- “Long time no see.” Standard polite option.
Hisashiburi ne? (Hisashiburi ne?)- Female version.
Hisashiburi da naa... (Hisashiburi da naa)- Male version.
Yahho! (Yahhoo)- "Hello". Informal option.
Ooi! (Ooi)- "Hello". A very informal men's option. A common greeting for roll call over long distances.
Yo! (Yo!)- "Hello". An exclusively informal men's option.
Gokigenyou- "Hello". A rare, very polite female greeting.
Moshi-moshi- "Hello." Answer by phone.
Group with value "For now"
Sayonara- "Goodbye". The usual option. It is said that if the chances of an ambulance new meeting small.
Saraba- "Bye". Informal option.
Mata Ashita- "See you tomorrow." The usual option.
Mata ne- Female version.
Mata naa- Male version.
Dzya, mata (Jaa, mata)- “See you again.” Informal option.
Jia (Jaa)- A completely informal option.
De wa- A slightly more formal option.
Oyasumi nasai - "Good night". A somewhat formal option.
Oyasumi- Informal option.
"Yes" and "No"
This section describes popular expressions that are often found in the speech of Japanese people and anime and manga characters and express various versions of agreement and disagreement.
Group with value "Yes"
Hai- “Yes.” Universal standard expression. Can also mean "I understand" and "Continue". That is, it does not necessarily mean consent.
Haa (Haa)- “Yes, sir.” A very formal expression.
Uh (Ee)- “Yes.” Not very formal.
Ryoukai- “That’s right.” Military or paramilitary option.
Group with value "None"
Ie- "No". Standard polite expression. Also a polite form of declining a thank you or compliment.
Nai- "No". An indication of the absence or non-existence of something.
Betsu ni- "Nothing".
Group with the value "Of course":
Naruhodo- “Of course,” “Of course.”
Motiron- "Naturally!" An indication of confidence in a statement.
Yahari- “That’s what I thought.”
Yappari- A less formal form of the same thing.
Group with value "Maybe"
Maa... (Maa)- "May be..."
Saa... (Saa)- “Well...” I mean, “Perhaps, but doubts still remain.”
Group with the meaning "Really?"
Honto desu ka? (Hontou desu ka?)- “Really?” Polite form.
Honto? (Hontou?)- Less formal.
So what? (Sou ka?)- “Wow...” Sometimes pronounced like "Bitch!"
So desu ka? (Sou desu ka?)- Formal form of the same.
So desu nee... (Sou desu nee)- “That’s how it is...” Formal version.
So da na... (Sou da naa)- Men's informal option.
So nee... (Sou nee)- Women's informal option.
Masaka! (Masaka)- "Can't be!"
Expressions of politeness
This section describes popular expressions of politeness that are often found in the speech of Japanese and anime and manga characters, but are not always clearly translated into Russian and other languages.
Onegai shimasu- Very polite form. Can be used independently. Especially often used in requests like “do something for me.” Let me remind you that in most cases “u” after voiceless consonants is not pronounced, that is, this expression is usually pronounced as "Onegai Shimas".
Onegai- Less polite, more common form.
- kudasai- Polite form. Added as a suffix to a verb. For example, "kite-kudasai"- “Please come.”
- kudasaimasen ka? (kudasaimasenka)- More polite form. Added as a suffix to a verb. Translates to "could you do something for me?" For example, "kite-kudasaimasen ka?"- “Could you come?”
Group with the meaning "Thank you"
Doumo - Short form, usually said in response to a small “everyday” help, say, in response to a given coat and an offer to enter.
Arigatou gozaimasu- Polite, somewhat formal uniform. Let me remind you that in most cases “u” after voiceless consonants is not pronounced, that is, this expression is usually pronounced as “ Arigato gozaimas".
Arigatou- Less formal polite form.
Doumo arigatou - "Thank you very much". Polite form.
Doumo arigatou gozaimasu- “Thank you very much.” Very polite, formal uniform.
Katajikenai - Old fashioned, very polite uniform.
Osewa ni narimashita- “I am your debtor.” Very polite and formal uniform.
Osewa ni natta- Informal form with the same meaning.
Group with the meaning "Please"
Dou itashimashite) - Polite, formal form.
Iie- "My pleasure". Informal form.
Group with the meaning "Sorry"
Gomen nasai- “Excuse me,” “I beg your pardon,” “I’m very sorry.” A very polite form. Expresses regret for some reason, say, if you have to disturb someone. Usually not an actual apology for a significant offense (unlike "sumimasen").
Gomen- Informal form.
Sumimasen- "I'm sorry". Polite form. Expresses an apology related to the commission of a significant offense.
Sumanai/Suman- Not very polite, usually male form.
Sumanu- Not very polite, old-fashioned form.
Shitsurei shimasu- "I'm sorry". Very polite formal uniform. Used, say, to enter the boss's office.
Shitsurei- Similar, but less formal
Moushiwake arimasen- “I have no forgiveness.” Very polite and formal uniform. Used in the military or business.
Moushiwake nai- Less formal option.
Other expressions
Dozo- “Please.” A short form, an invitation to enter, take a coat, and so on. The usual answer is "Domo".
Chotto... (Chotto)- "No worries". Polite form of refusal. For example, if you are offered tea.
Standard everyday phrases
This section contains everyday phrases that are often found in the speech of Japanese and anime and manga characters, but are not always clearly translated into Russian and other languages.
Group "Departure and Return"
Itte kimasu- “I left, but I’ll be back.” Pronounced when leaving for work or school.
Chotto itte kuru- Less formal. Usually means something like "I'll go out for a minute."
Itte irashai- “Come back quickly.”
Tadaima- “I’m back, I’m home.” Sometimes it is said outside the home. This phrase then means a "spiritual" return home.
Okaeri nasai- "Welcome home." The usual answer to "Tadaima".
Okaeri- less formal form.
Group "Food"
Itadakimasu- Pronounced before starting to eat. Literally - “I accept [this food].” Let me remind you that in most cases “u” after voiceless consonants is not pronounced, that is, this expression is usually pronounced as "Itadakimas".
Gochisousama deshita- “Thank you, it was very tasty.” Pronounced at the end of a meal.
Gochisousama- Less formal.
Exclamations
This section contains various exclamations that are often found in the speech of Japanese and anime and manga characters, but are not always clearly translated into Russian and other languages.
Kawaii! (Kawaii)- “What a delight!” Often used in relation to children, girls, very handsome guys. In general, this word has a strong meaning of “the appearance of weakness, femininity, passivity (in the sexual sense of the word).” According to the Japanese, the most "kawaii" the creature is a fair-haired good girl of four or five years old with European features and blue eyes.
Sugoi! (Sugoi)- “Cool” or “Cool/cool!” In relation to people, it is used to denote "masculinity".
Kakkoii! (Kakkoii!)- "Cool, beautiful, drop dead!"
Suteki! (Suteki!)- "Cool, charming, wonderful!" Let me remind you that in most cases “u” after voiceless consonants is not pronounced, that is, this expression is usually pronounced as "Stacks!".
Forge! (Kowai)- "Scary!" Expression of fear.
Abunay! (Abunai)- "Dangerous!" or "Look out!"
Hide! (Hidoi!)- “Evil!”, “Evil, bad.”
Tasukete! (Tasukete)- “Help!”, “Help!” Let me remind you that in most cases “u” after voiceless consonants is not pronounced, that is, this expression is usually pronounced as "Taskete!".
Yamero!/Yamete! (Yamero/Yamete)- "Stop!"
Dame! (Dame)- “No, don’t do that!”
Hayaku! (Hayaku)- "Faster!"
Matte! (Matte)- “Wait!”
Yoshi! (Yoshi)- “So!”, “Come on!”. Usually pronounced as "Yes!".
Ikuzo! (Ikuzo)- “Let’s go!”, “Forward!”
Itai!/Itee! (Itai/Itee)- “Oh!”, “It hurts!”
Atsui! (Atsui)- "It's hot!"
Daijōbu! (Daijoubu)- “Everything is fine”, “Healthy”.
Kampai! (Kanpai)- "To the bottom!" Japanese toast.
Gambatte! (Ganbatte)- “Don’t give up!”, “Hold on!”, “Give your best!”, “Try your best!” The usual parting words at the beginning of difficult work.
Hanase! (Hanase)- “Let go!”
Hentai! (Hentai)- "Pervert!"
Urusai! (Urusai)- "Shut up!"
Uso! (Uso)- "Lie!"
Yokatta! (Yokatta!)- “Thank God!”, “What happiness!”
Yatta! (Yatta)- “It worked!”
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Greetings
Ohayo gozaimasu (Ohayou gozaimasu) - "Good morning".
This is a variant of a fairly polite good morning wish.
It is worth recalling that "y" don't pronounce in Japanese after voiceless consonants. So they say it "Ohae gozaimas".
Ohayou- This is an informal option, can be used among friends and youth.
Ossu– a very informal and very masculine version (pronounced like "oss"). Girls are strongly advised not to use masculine pronunciations.
Konnichiwa- “Good afternoon”, “Hello”, “Hello”. Probably one of the most famous Japanese words.
Yahho! (Yahhoo)– an informal version of the word “hello”.
Ooi! (Ooi)– also an informal version of “Hello”, used by men. Often to attract attention at a great distance.
Yo! (Yo!)- an exclusively informal male version of the same greeting.
Gokigenyou– a rather rare and very polite female greeting, which can be translated as “Hello.”
Konbanwa- "Good evening".
Hisashiburi desu- “Long time no see.” Pronounced like "hisashiburi des." A female informal option would be - Hisashiburi ne? (Hisashiburi ne?), male Hisashiburi da naa... (Hisashiburi da naa) .
Moshi-moshi– used when answering a phone call as “hello”.
Farewells
Sayonara– the usual “Farewell” option if there is little chance of a new meeting.
Saraba– an informal option like “bye.”
Mata Ashita– the usual “see you tomorrow” option. Female - Mata ne, male - Mata naa.
Dzya, mata (Jaa, mata)- “See you again.” A very commonly used informal option.
Jia (Jaa)– a very informal option, often used by friends.
De wa- a little more formal than "Jia (Jaa)".
Oyasumi nasai- "Good night". A somewhat formal option, an informal one would be simple - Oyasumi.
Everyday phrases in Japanese:
Answers
Hai – “Yes.” Universal standard answer. Often it can mean anything, but not agreement, but, for example, only “continue”, “I understand”, “yeah”.
Haa (Haa)- “Yes, sir,” “I obey, sir.” This is a very formal expression.
Uh (Ee)- “Yes.” Not very formal.
Ryoukai- “That’s right.” Military response.
Ie- "No". Standard polite expression. Also used as a polite form of declining gratitude or compliment.
Nai- "No". Used to indicate the absence or non-existence of something.
Betsu ni- "Nothing".
Naruhodo- “Of course,” “Of course.”
Motiron- "Naturally!" Expression of confidence.
Yahari- "I thought so".
Yappari– too, but not so formally.
Maa... (Maa)- "Maybe…"
Saa... (Saa)- "Well…". Used when they have difficulty agreeing and doubt.
Honto desu ka? (Hontou desu ka?)- “Really?”, “Really?”
Honto? (Hontou?)– Less formal.
So desu ka? (Sou desu ka?)– Formal form of the phrase “Wow...”. Informal - So what? (Sou ka?), can be pronounced as “Su ka!”
So desu nee... (Sou desu nee)- “That’s how it is...” Formal version.
So da na... (Sou da naa)- Male version.
So nah... (Sou nee)– Female version.
Masaka! (Masaka)- “It can’t be!”
Everyday phrases in Japanese:
Requests
Onegai shimasu- A very polite form of request. Especially often used in requests like “do something for me.”
Onegai– A less polite and much more common request.
- kudasai- Polite form. Added as a suffix to a verb.
- kudasaimasen ka? (kudasaimasenka)- More polite form. It is also added as a suffix to a verb. It can be translated as “could you do something for me?”
Everyday phrases in Japanese:
Acknowledgments
Doumo– “Thank you” is used in response to everyday small help. For example, when you were let ahead or served something.
Arigatou gozaimasu– A polite and formal form, the expression is usually pronounced as “Arigato gozaimas“.
Arigatou— Less formal polite form.
Doumo arigatou- "Thank you very much".
Doumo arigatou gozaimasu– A very polite and very formal phrase of gratitude.
Osewa ni narimashita- “I am your debtor.” Very polite and formal uniform. Informally they say - Osewa ni natta.
Iie- "My pleasure". Informal form. Polite option - Dou itashimashite.
Everyday phrases in Japanese:
Apologies
Gomen nasai– “Excuse me, please”, “I beg your pardon”, “I’m very sorry.” A very polite form. Expresses regret for some reason, say, if you have to disturb someone. Often not an apology for a significant offense (unlike “sumimasen”).
Gomen– Informal form of the same.
Sumimasen- "I'm sorry". Polite form. An apology for committing a significant wrongdoing.
Sumanai/Suman– Not very polite, male version.
Shitsurei shimasu- "I'm sorry". Very polite formal uniform. Used, say, as “I’m sorry to bother you” when entering a superior’s office.
Shitsurei– too, but less formally.
Moushiwake arimasen- “I have no forgiveness.” A very polite and formal form, more often used in the army and in business.
Moushiwake nai- not such a formal option.
Dozo- “Please.” A short form, an offer to enter, take an item, and so on. The answer is something we already know “Domo”.
Chotto... (Chotto)- "No worries". Polite form of refusal. For example, if you are offered coffee.
Everyday phrases in Japanese:
Everyday phrases
Itte kimasu– Literally can be translated as “I left, but I’m going to come back.” Use when leaving home for work or school.
Chotto itte kuru– Not a formal form, something like “I’ll go out for a minute.”
Itte irashai- “Come back quickly.” In response to " Itte kimasu."
Tadaima- “I'm back” or “I'm home.” It is also used as a spiritual return home.
Okaeri nasai– “Welcome home,” in response to “Tadaima” . Okaeri- not a formal option.
Itadakimasu- pronounced before eating. Literally – “I accept [this food].” They often fold their palms as if in prayer.
Gochisousama deshita- “Thank you, it was delicious.” When finishing a meal. Another option is Gochisousama
Everyday phrases in Japanese:
Everyday and necessary phrases
Kawaii! (Kawaii)- “Wow!”, “How cute!”, “How lovely!” . Often used in relation to children, girls, and also very handsome guys. This word has a strong meaning of “manifestation of weakness, femininity, passivity (in the sexual sense of the word).”
Sugoi! (Sugoi)– “Cool” or “Cool/cool!” In relation to people, it is used to denote masculinity.
Kakkoii! (Kakkoii!)- “Cool, beautiful, awesome!”
Suteki! (Suteki!)– “Beautiful, charming, delightful!”, pronounced “Stacky!”
Hide! (Hidoi!)- “Evil!”, “bad.”
Forge! (Kowai)- "Scary!" . With an expression of fear.
Matte! (Matte)- “Wait!”, “Stop!”
Abunay! (Abunai)– warning – “Danger!” or “Look out!”
SOS phrases in Japanese:
Tasukete! (Tasukete)- “Help!”, “Help!” - pronounced as “Taskete!”
Yamero!/Yamete! (Yamero/Yamete)- “Stop!”, “Stop it!” or “Stop it!”
Dame! (Dame)- “No, don’t do that!”
Hanase! (Hanase)- “Let go!”
Hentai! (Hentai)- “Pervert!”
Urusai! (Urusai)- "Shut up!"
Uso! (Uso)- “Lie!”, “You’re lying!”
To the question, how do you say hello in Japanese? given by the author Lisa Karmovskaya the best answer is Ohayo: お早う, ohayo: gozaimas お早う御座います - good morning
Konniti wa 今日は - good afternoon
Komban wa 今晩は - good evening
Reply from ° ?Wonderful? °[guru]
I only know Konnichiwa and Ohayo Zeimas))
Reply from P1R@T[guru]
conishua!
Reply from Ivan Bazaliev[active]
konichiwa
But as a varant, I can offer a greeting in the form of “Ohayogozaimas” - which translates as “good morning” (from the textbook). I also met an abbreviated greeting - “Ohayo” with the same translation (from cartoons).
If anyone knows literal translation then please tell me, because the expressions are different, but the translation is the same, I would like to know the reason.
ohayou - Good morning! WITH good morning! Hello!
ohayou godzaimasu - the same thing, only more polite. gozaimasu - apparently a polite form of the verb gozairu (to be, to have)
konbanwa - good evening
Apparently it can also be said
konasawa - good morning
Group with the value "Hello":
Ohayou gozaimasu - "Good morning." Polite greeting. In youth communication it can also be used in the evening.
Oss (Ossu) - A very informal men's version.
Hisashiburi desu - "Long time no see." Standard polite option.
+ Group with the value "For now":
Sayonara - "Farewell." The usual option. It is said that if the chances of a new meeting soon are small.
Saraba - "Bye." Informal option.
Mata Ashita - "See you tomorrow." The usual option.
Mata ne - Female version.
Mata naa - Male version.
Dzya, mata (Jaa, mata) - “See you again.” Informal option.
Jia (Jaa) - A completely informal option.
De wa - A slightly more formal option.
Oyasumi nasai - "Good night." A somewhat formal option.
Oyasumi - Informal option.
Reply from Oliya Fatkullina[guru]
that's how much I found :)
Group with the meaning "Hello"
Ohayou gozaimasu - "Good morning." Polite greeting. In youth communication it can also be used in the evening. Let me remind you that in most cases “u” after voiceless consonants is not pronounced, that is, this expression is usually pronounced as “Ohayo gozaimas”.
Ohayou - Informal option.
Ossu - A very informal men's version. Often pronounced "Oss".
Konnichiwa - "Good afternoon." The usual greeting.
Konbanwa - "Good evening." The usual greeting.
Hisashiburi desu - "Long time no see." Standard polite option.
Hisashiburi ne? (Hisashiburi ne?) - Female version.
Hisashiburi da naa... (Hisashiburi da naa) - Male version.
Yahho! (Yahhoo) - "Hello." Informal option.
Ooi! (Ooi) - "Hello." A very informal men's option. A common greeting for roll call over long distances.
Yo! (Yo!) - "Hello." An exclusively informal men's option.
Gokigenyou - "Hello." A rare, very polite female greeting.
Moshi-moshi - "Hello." Answer by phone.
