Japanese dictionary
How to say "Good afternoon" in Japanese
こんにちはこんにちは · konnichiwa
"Good afternoon" in Japanese is こんにちは (konnichiwa). It is also the general "hello" during the day.
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Ways to say "Good afternoon" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| こんにちはこんにちは · konnichiwa | Good afternoon; hello. |
| お疲れさまですおつかれさまです · otsukaresama desu | Hello (to coworkers during the workday). |
How to use it
The final は is pronounced wa: konnichiwa.
Coworkers usually greet each other in the office with お疲れさまです (otsukaresama desu) instead of こんにちは.
Example sentences
- こんにちは。お元気ですか。Konnichiwa. O-genki desu ka.Good afternoon. How are you?
- こんにちは。今日は暑いですね。Konnichiwa. Kyō wa atsui desu ne.Hello. It's hot today, isn't it?
- お疲れさまです。会議は終わりましたか。Otsukaresama desu. Kaigi wa owarimashita ka.Hi. Is the meeting over?
- 近所の人にこんにちはと言いました。Kinjo no hito ni konnichiwa to iimashita.I said hello to my neighbor.
- 皆さん、こんにちは。Minasan, konnichiwa.Good afternoon, everyone.
- こんにちは。田中さんはいらっしゃいますか。Konnichiwa. Tanaka-san wa irasshaimasu ka.Hello. Is Mr. Tanaka in?
Questions
When do you say こんにちは?
From about late morning until evening. In the morning, say おはようございます. In the evening, say こんばんは.
Do coworkers say こんにちは to each other?
Not usually. In the office, coworkers say お疲れさまです (otsukaresama desu) as a greeting during the day.
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