Four Basic Greetings

Learn four basic Japanese greetings from this episode.

Morning · Casual

おはよう

ohayou

Good morning

With friends and family.

Morning · Polite

ohayou gozaimasu

Good morning

At work, with guests, or with people you do not know well.

Daytime

konnichiwa

Hello / Good afternoon

A common greeting for a wide range of people.

Evening & night

konbanwa

Good evening

A greeting used in the evening or at night.