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こんにちは
konnichiwa
What does "こんにちは" mean?
helloこんにちは、元気ですか？
Hello, how are you?
How to use "こんにちは" correctly?
neutral
A common greeting used during daytime to say hello.
A: こんにちは。B: こんにちは。
A: Hello. B: Hello.
こんにちは、田中さん。
Hello, Mr. Tanaka.
Used from morning until evening. More formal than おはよう (good morning) but less formal than こんにちは (good afternoon) in some contexts.
Pro Tip
When to use こんにちは
Use こんにちは from late morning until early evening. For morning, use おはよう (ohayō); for evening, use こんばんは (konbanwa).
Word Origin
From the phrase 今日（こんにち）は (today is) + は (topic marker), shortened to こんにちは. Historically, it was 今日（こんにち）は as a full phrase.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both formal and informal settings. Often accompanied by a bow or nod. Not typically used when entering someone's home; ごめんください or お邪魔します is preferred.
Word Breakdown
今日（こんにち）
today
rootは
topic marker
particle和英辞典