How do you say hello in Japanese?

Answer by  RaeK (36)

The formal word for hello is Kon'nichiwa (pronounced ko ni chi wa). If you're not familiar with Japanese, it may be easier to remember the slightly more informal hello Ohayo gozaimasu (pronounced Ohio go zi e mas). If all else fails the informal hello is pronounced Ohio (like the state).

Answer by  Paulina (5)

If you meet a Japanese businessmen you usually say "konnichiwa". During the morning, you should say "ohayou", and "konbanwa" during evening hours.

Answer by  StaceyW (251)

If it's noontime, Konnichiwa (pronounced Kon-ee-chee-wa) is how you say hello. If it's early morning, you say Ohaiyou Gozaimasu (pronounced O-hi-yo Go-za-eye-mass) In the afternoon, you say Konbanwa (pronounced Kon-ban-wa).

Answer by  bobobo (16)

It depends on the time of day. In the morning: Ohayougozaimasu. In the afternoon: Konnichi wa. In the evening: Konban wa.