You may have heard of the following 8 essential Japanese greetings but do you know the nuances behind some of them? Let’s find out more! おはようございます Ohayoo gozaimasu Good morning This is a polite greeting to mean “good morning” to someone who is more senior than you or if the occasion is a formal setting. If you are talking to a close friend or family member, you can use the more casual version おはよう ohayoo. こんにちは Konnichiwa Good afternoon / Hello Use this greeting during the day to mean “good afternoon” or “hello”. こんばんは Konbanwa Good evening Use this greeting in the evening or night. おやすみなさい Oyasuminasai Good night You … Continue reading 8 Essential Japanese Greetings for Japanese beginners