Translation of Japanese word "こんにちは" to English
こんにちは
こんにちは
[konnichiwa]
IPA: /kono ni cçi wa/
Meaning
Noun"Hello!" or an equivalent greeting.
How to use
こんにちは (konnichiwa) — 'Hello / Good afternoon'. Standard greeting during daytime.
🇬🇧 English
hello
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: こんにちは
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): こんにちは
Romaji Transcription: konnichiwa
Example Sentences
こんにちは、今日は何をしますか?
こんにちは、きょうはなにをしますか?
Hello, what will you do today?
こんにちは、初めて会います。
こんにちは、はじめてあいます。
Hello, it's nice to meet you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "こんにちは" mean?▼
The Japanese word "こんにちは" means "hello" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used as a greeting or to start a conversation.".
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