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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