Meaning of Konnichiwa as a Japanese Greeting Word, Also Learn How to Use and Examples

Kapanlagi.com - Many people are interested in learning Japanese language after reading comics or watching Japanese anime. Yes, the Japanese language has spread widely through various media such as comics or anime. No wonder there are now many popular Japanese words. Of the many Japanese words, konnichiwa is one of the popular ones. So, what is the actual meaning of konnichiwa?

The word konnichiwa is often heard through dialogue in comics, films, dramas, or anime. Yes, konnichiwa is indeed a common word in Japanese. The use of the word konnichiwa can be found in everyday life. That is why it is important to know the meaning of konnichiwa, especially for those of you who are learning to delve into the Japanese language.

Summarized from various sources, here is a review of the meaning of konnichiwa in Japanese.

1. Meaning of Konnichiwa

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In general, most of us already know that the meaning of konnichiwa is 'good afternoon'. Therefore, the word konnichiwa is often used when two or more people meet and greet for the first time. However, not only in meetings, konnichiwa can also be used when two or more people pass each other on the street.

The meaning of konnichiwa is 'good afternoon'. However, konnichiwa can also be used as a general greeting like 'hi' or 'hello'. So it's not surprising that sometimes people use the greeting konnichiwa when it's already evening. Therefore, konnichiwa can also be interpreted as 'good evening'.

2. Examples of Using Konnichiwa

As explained earlier, the meaning of konnichiwa is 'good afternoon' or it can also mean 'good evening'. Therefore, konnichiwa is one of the most commonly used greetings in Japan. Because meetings often occur in the afternoon or evening.

Furthermore, konnichiwa is a polite Japanese greeting. Therefore, the greeting word konnichiwa can be addressed to superiors, colleagues, guests, or neighbors. In addition, konnichiwa can also be addressed to someone you may not know personally. For example, to a student in the same school or a neighbor in the same community that you haven't met yet.

To better understand the meaning of konnichiwa and how to use it, let's take a look at the following examples.

1. Minasan, konnichiwa! (Friends, good afternoon)

2. Konnichiwa, ohisashiburi desune. (Good afternoon, long time no see.)

3. A: Konnichiwa! Genki? (Good afternoon/hello, how are you?)

B: Genki da yo! Genki? (I'm fine, how about you?)

3. Other Japanese Greetings

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Japanese language, like Indonesian, English, or other languages, has more than one greeting word. Therefore, in Japanese, greeting someone is not just using the word 'konnichiwa'. Although as mentioned earlier, the meaning of konnichiwa can mean yes or hello, which means it can be used anytime without time limit.

It is important to know the various other Japanese greeting words, in order to be more proficient in communicating using this language. Here are some other greeting words in Japanese along with their meanings in Indonesian.

1. Ohayougozaimasu: Good morning

2. Konbanwa: Good evening

3. Oyasuminasai: Good night or sleep well

4. Sayonara: Goodbye or see you later

5. Ja mata: See you again or see you later

6. Itadakimasu: Bon appétit or enjoy your meal

7. Irasshaimase: Welcome

8. Tadaima: I'm home (said when arriving home)

9. Okaerinasai: Welcome back (specifically to respond to the greeting 'tadaima')

10. Ittekimasu: I'm leaving (said when leaving)

11. Itterasshai: Take care (said in response to 'ittekimasu')

12. Sumimasen: Excuse me

13. Ogenki desu ka?: How are you?

4. Meaning of Other Japanese Words or Terms

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In addition to the meaning of konnichiwa, there are actually many Japanese vocabulary and terms that are quite popular in Indonesia. For those of you who are interested in learning Japanese, it is mandatory to know the various variations of greeting words in Japanese.

Here are some popular Japanese words and terms that are commonly used in daily life.

1. Otanjyoubi omedetou gozaimasu: Happy birthday

2. Arigatou: Thank you

3. Gomennasai: I'm sorry

4. Yoroshiku: Please help me

5. Nani wo shiteimasuka?: What are you doing?

6. O-tesuu kakete sumimasen: Sorry to trouble you

7. Mou ichido itte kudasai: Please say it again

8. Mata aimashou: Let's meet again

9. O-me ni kakarete ureshii desu: Nice to meet you

10. Yamate kudasai: Please stop

11.  Nani: What

12.  Moshi Moshi: Hello (used when receiving phone calls)

13.  Souka or soka: Yes, I understand

14.  Gochisousama deshita: Thank you for the meal (said after finishing a meal)

15. Sugoi: Great or amazing (used as a compliment)

16. Kawaii: Cute, adorable

17. Senpai: Address or greeting for senior classmates

18. Dame: Don't

19. Daijobu: It's okay

20.  Kyou wa ore no ogori da!: Today I'll treat you

Those are some explanations and meanings of konnichiwa in Japanese which can actually mean 'good afternoon' or 'hello'. Hopefully, it can be useful and can add to your knowledge about Japanese language.

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