How and when to greet Japanese greetings

★ おはようございます

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Good morning.
おはようございます。
Ohayō gozaimasu

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First, we express or greet " Ohayo gozaimasu" after dawn until 11 am.

At the stores, the staff generally says "Ohayo gozaimasu" until 11 am and it's the usual time to greet.

★ こんにちは

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Good afternoon.
こんにちは!　

Konnichiwa!

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Even in the customer service industry, such as department stores, the period from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. is often greeted as "Konnichiwa".

★ こんばんは

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Good evening.
こんばんは。

Konbanwa!

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It seems to be a common usage to say "Konbanwa" after the sun has finished setting and it is getting dark.

Use a greeting that fits the situation.
If you are unsure of your pronunciation, it is a good idea to check the audio and practice aloud beforehand.

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