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VocabJLPT N3
hello
Expression

Also written as 今日は

Definitions

  1. 1. hello
  2. 2. good day
This is a common greeting used during the daytime, roughly equivalent to "hello" or "good afternoon" in English. It is one of the first expressions Japanese learners encounter and is appropriate in most everyday situations when meeting someone.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hey, I wonder if they'll smile back if I say hello?

Sentence 2

I wasn't expecting to see you today — hi!

Sentence 3

It'd be a bit odd to say thank you first and then follow up with hello, right?

Sentence 4

Wait, you didn't hear me say hello?

Sentence 5

If you feel nervous, try smiling and saying hello.