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1. “Labas ‘ala ‘aflak?” This expression translates to “How are you, fine sir/madam?” and is commonly used to address someone in a respectful manner. 2. “Kayfa halukum?” This phrase means “How are you all?”. It is used to greet a group of people formally or to address someone with a higher social status. Informal Ways to Say “How Are You” in Darija:
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- How to Say Hello in Formal Situations
- Greetings For First encounters
- How to Answer The Phone in Japanese
- How to Bow to Greet People in Japan
1. Konnichiwa — Hello / Good afternoon
Japanese: こんにちは This is the classic “hello” you may already be familiar with. It’s a way of greeting someone that’s appropriate for almost all occasions. Since this word technically means “good afternoon,” it’s mostly used in the time between morning and evening. こんにちは、元気ですか？ (こんにちは、げんきですか？) — Konnichiwa, genki desu ka?(Hello, how are you?)
16. Chōshi dō? — How’s it hangin’?
Japanese: 調子どう？ (ちょうし どう？) The literal translation is “How is your condition?” This phrase shouldn’t be used with someone of a higher social position than you. Instead, it’s best used with very good friends with whom you have a goofy, fun-loving relationship. 調子どう？最近の趣味はどんな感じ？ (ちょうしどう？ さいきんのしゅみはどんなかんじ？ ) — Chōshi dō? Saikin no shumi wa donna kanji?(How are you feeling? How are your hobbies going lately?)
17. Tadaima! — I’m home!
Japanese: ただいま！ This phrase is a pretty interesting phenomenon in Japan. Many Japanese people use it when entering their homes after a long day, even if they live alone. You’ll see this in Japanese movies and television quite often. The proper response when someone comes home and says this phrase, is お帰りなさい (おかえりなさい) — Okaerinasai (Welcome back). ただいま戻りました。 (ただいまもどりました。) — Tadaima modorimashita.(I’m back now.)
23. O ai dekite kōeidesu — It’s an honor to meet you
Japanese: お会いできて光栄です (おあいできて こうえいです) This is a very formalway to meet someone for the first time. It’s a good one if you’re meeting a potential new employer, for example, or a superior. お会いできて光栄です。ご指導いただけると幸いです。 (おあいできてこうえいです。ごしどういただけるとさいわいです。) — Oaidekite kōei desu. Goshidō itadakeru to saiwai desu.(It’s an honor to meet you. I would greatly appreciate your guidance.)
24. Hajime mashite — Nice to meet you
Japanese: 初めまして (はじめまして) This is the relatively more informalversion of the previous phrase. Note that it’s still polite, as you’re using it with someone you’ve met for the first time! When meeting somebody at a party, bar or at an event that’s not exactly a professional setting, this is the phrase you’d use. 初めまして、私は田中と申します。よろしくお願いします。 (はじめまして、わたしはたなかともうします。よろしくおねがいします。) — Hajimemashite, watashi wa Tanaka to mōshimasu. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.(Nice to meet you, my name is Tanaka. Pleased to...
25. Watashi no namae wa… — My name is…
Japanese: 私の名前は… ( わたし の なまえ は…) To make this phrase a bit less formal, you can drop the わたし の (watashi no) part and just say 名前は… (なまえは… — namae wa), which literally means “Name is…” You can also ask for the other person’s name with this phrase: 名前は何ですか？ (なまえ は なん です か？) — Namae wa nan desu ka?(“What is your name?” or literally “Name is what?”). こんにちは、私の名前はジョンです。よろしくお願いします。 (こんにちは、わたしのなまえはじょんです。よろしくおねがいします。) — Konnichiwa, watashi no namae wa Jon desu. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.(Hello, my name...
When answering the phone in Japanese, people say Moshi moshi — もしもし (Hello?). This phrase is only used on the phone. For example: もしもし、お父さん、お元気ですか？ (もしもし、おとうさん、おげんきですか？ ) — Moshimoshi, otōsan, ogenki desu ka?(Hello, Dad, how are you doing?) You can see this common greeting for answering the phone in the video below, as well as a more formal way for...
Aside from verbal greetings, there are nonverbal waysto say “hello” in Japanese. One of these is bowing. Generally, here’s how you bow to greet people in a Japanese context: 1. Stand straight. Keep your feet together and your arms flat on your sides. 2. With your eyes forward, lower your head and bend at the waist. Note that the degree of the bow d...
Apr 15, 2024 · 13 Japanese greetings for every situation. The Japanese word for “greeting” is “aisatsu” (挨拶), and it encompasses everything from the simplest hello to the most formal goodbye. Many of the greetings below have grammar components that are easily omitted or changed to make a greeting formal or casual, but the most common variants are ...
Mar 21, 2024 · Method 1. Greeting Formally. Download Article. 1. Maintain distance. Do not step in for a handshake, a hug, or even a friendly clap on the back. Instead, maintain a respectful distance of several feet. Japanese culture values space and privacy, so make sure your body language reflects these values.
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Jun 7, 2023 · I’ll teach you how to master the art of greeting someone in Japanese in the workplace or in social settings in this comprehensive guide. I’ll talk about the most common phrases, like ohayou and konbanwa, and explain what they mean. I’ll also explain some gestures and mannerisms that may accompany or replace greetings in certain scenarios.
