こんばんは
konbanwa
good evening
こんばんは、おげんきですか？
Good evening, how are you?
formal
A polite greeting used in the evening or nighttime.
こんばんは、お久しぶりです。
Good evening, it's been a while.
Used in formal and casual settings to greet someone in the evening.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Casual
While 'こんばんは' is generally polite, adding 'ございます' makes it more formal, suitable for business or formal occasions.
Gold Rule
Evening Greeting
Use 'こんばんは' from late afternoon until nighttime, typically after 6 PM.
Word Origin
From the combination of 今晩 (konban, 'this evening') and は (ha, a particle used for greetings).
Usage Notes
This phrase is used to greet someone in the evening or nighttime. It is more formal than 'こんばんは' alone, which is also commonly used in casual settings.
Word Breakdown
こんばん
this evening
rootは
a particle used for greetings
particle和英辞典