{"id":987515823,"date":"2025-11-10T06:13:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T09:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dokidokijapan.com\/blog\/aisatsu-correct-japanese-greetings-according-to-the-occasion\/"},"modified":"2025-11-10T08:40:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T11:40:19","slug":"aisatsu-correct-japanese-greetings-according-to-the-occasion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dokidokijapan.com\/en\/blog\/aisatsu-correct-japanese-greetings-according-to-the-occasion\/","title":{"rendered":"Aisatsu: Correct Japanese greetings according to the occasion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-30px||-50px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greeting in Japan is not just a matter of courtesy: it is a manifestation of respect, hierarchy, and social connection. In this article, we explore Japanese greetings\u2014or   <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aisatsu<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 suitable for each moment of the day and situation, the gestures that accompany them, and the mistakes that should be avoided so that your greeting sounds authentic and natural.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;What does Aisatsu mean and why is it so important in Japan?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||-2px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The word aisatsu (\u6328\u62f6 \/ \u3042\u3044\u3055\u3064) literally means &#8220;greeting&#8221; or &#8220;greeting&#8221;, but its meaning in Japanese culture goes far beyond a simple &#8220;hello&#8221;. It is a social ritual that marks recognition of the other, group harmony ( <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wa<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), and respect. From a very young age, the Japanese learn to greet teachers, classmates or neighbors with a certain formality, something deeply rooted in education and daily coexistence. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aisatsu not only reflects the language we use, but also the attitude, tone, moment, and interpersonal relationship. A greeting that is too informal in the work context can be perceived as impolite, and an excessively formal greeting with friends can feel distant. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Basic Forms of Greeting in Japanese&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||-4px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Formal greetings: for work or school&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||-2px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some more formal Japanese greeting expressions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u304a\u306f\u3088\u3046\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u3059 (Ohay\u014d gozaimasu) \u2014 &#8220;good morning&#8221; in formal register. It is used until approximately 10 or 11 in the morning. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/toranomon-ls.com\/aisatsu-basic-greetings-in-japanese\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u3053\u3093\u306b\u3061\u306f (Konnichiwa) \u2014 standard greeting for &#8220;hello\/good afternoon&#8221;. Although widely used, its register is formal-medium. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u3053\u3093\u3070\u3093\u306f (Konbanwa) \u2014 &#8220;good night&#8221; when it is already evening.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u306f\u3058\u3081\u307e\u3057\u3066 (Hajimemashite) \u2014 &#8220;Nice to meet you,&#8221; expressed when meeting someone for the first time.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u3088\u308d\u3057\u304f\u304a\u9858\u3044\u3057\u307e\u3059 (Yoroshiku onegaishimasu) \u2014 expression used at the end of introductions, suggesting &#8220;count on me \/ let&#8217;s treat our relationship well&#8221;.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These expressions form the basis of the Japanese greeting in contexts where there is not much trust or in formal settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Informal greetings: between friends or family&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||-1px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With people close to you, more relaxed or colloquial variants are used:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u304a\u306f\u3088\u3046 (Ohay\u014d) \u2014 casual version of &#8220;good morning&#8221;.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expressions such as \u3084\u3042 \/ \u3088\u3046 (Y\u0101 \/ Y\u014d) \u2014 &#8220;hello&#8221; in youthful or informal settings.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u5143\u6c17? (Genki?) \u2014 &#8220;How are you?&#8221; among friends. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Informal farewells such as \u3058\u3083\u3042\u306d \/ \u307e\u305f\u306d (J\u0101 ne \/ Mata ne) \u2014 &#8220;see you \/ see you later&#8221;.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These shapes give flexibility to sound natural among people you trust.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Greetings according to the time of day&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||-1px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The expressions play with the schedule:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time of day<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formal greeting<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Casual version<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomorrow<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u304a\u306f\u3088\u3046\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u3059<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u304a\u306f\u3088\u3046<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midday \/ Afternoon<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u3053\u3093\u306b\u3061\u306f<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evening \/ Evening<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u3053\u3093\u3070\u3093\u306f<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When saying goodbye at night \/ sleeping<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u304a\u3084\u3059\u307f\u306a\u3055\u3044<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u304a\u3084\u3059\u307f<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you leave home \/ you arrive<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u884c\u3063\u3066\u304d\u307e\u3059 (Ittekimasu) \/ \u305f\u3060\u3044\u307e (Tadaima)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/ \u304a\u304b\u3048\u308a (Okaeri)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The greeting \u3044\u3089\u3063\u3057\u3083\u3044\u307e\u305b (Irasshaimase) is also taught to receive customers in shops or restaurants, where the customer does not need to respond verbally but with a slight gesture or bow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;How to Greet Correctly in Japan: Gestures, Bows, and Etiquette&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||1px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><b>A Japanese greeting is not only about words: the gesture accompanies a lot.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The act of bowing\u2014<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ojigi<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  (\u304a\u8f9e\u5100)*\u2014is critical. Depending on the degree, the level of respect is interpreted. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eshaku (\u4f1a\u91c8): slight inclination (~15\u00b0). For casual greetings or between people of similar level. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keirei (\u656c\u793c): moderate inclination (~30\u00b0). For more formal situations, work meetings. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saikeirei (\u6700\u656c\u793c): deep inclination (more than 45\u00b0). For very solemn moments, formal apologies or tributes. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The body should be straight, the gaze slightly lowered, hands at the sides (in men) or just in front (in women). An inclination that is too superficial in a formal context can be perceived as carelessness, and one that is too marked in informal situations can be uncomfortable. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Likewise, the form of the spoken greeting, the tone of voice, the speed, the pause before or during the bow, all influence the impression.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Japanese greetings in special situations<br \/>\n&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||1px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;When entering or leaving home&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||-1px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the domestic sphere there are exclusive greetings:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u884c\u3063\u3066\u304d\u307e\u3059 (Ittekimasu) \u2014 &#8220;I&#8217;m going \/ I&#8217;m going and I&#8217;ll be back&#8221;. Tell him when he leaves. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u884c\u3063\u3066\u3089\u3063\u3057\u3083\u3044 (Itterasshai) \u2014 &#8220;go away and come back safely,&#8221; says those who stay.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u305f\u3060\u3044\u307e (Tadaima) \u2014 &#8220;I&#8217;m already home \/ I&#8217;m back.&#8221;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u304a\u304b\u3048\u308a (Okaeri) or \u304a\u304b\u3048\u308a\u306a\u3055\u3044 (Okaerinasai) \u2014 &#8220;welcome back&#8221;.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When entering the house of others: \u304a\u3058\u3083\u307e\u3057\u307e\u3059 (Ojamashimasu) \u2014 &#8220;sorry to disturb \/ enter&#8221;.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These expressions reflect the sense of belonging and courtesy in the domestic sphere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_cta title=&#8221;Do you dream of putting your Aisatsu into practice in Japan?<br \/>\n&#8221; button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/dokidokijapan.com\/en\/study-japanese-in-japan\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Study Japanese in Japan&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Fredoka One||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; button_bg_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_radius=&#8221;25px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||30px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|20px|20px|20px|20px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We accompany you step by step to study Japanese in Japan and live an authentic experience with our partner schools.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;In shops, restaurants and public places&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||-1px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you walk into a store in Japan, you&#8217;ll almost certainly hear \u3044\u3089\u3063\u3057\u3083\u3044\u307e\u305b (Irasshaimase) \u2014 &#8220;welcome.&#8221; You don&#8217;t need to respond verbally; a slight inclination is enough.   <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  When you leave the venue, you will sometimes hear phrases such as \u3042\u308a\u304c\u3068\u3046\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u3057\u305f (Arigat\u014d gozaimashita), &#8220;thank you for your visit&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;At celebrations or events&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||-1px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the beginning or formal closing of events there is usually an<\/span> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aisatsu speech<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) where phrases such as \u7686\u69d8 (minasama), \u304a\u3081\u3067\u3068\u3046\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u3059 (omedet\u014d gozaimasu) (&#8220;congratulations&#8221;) or other extended politeness formulas are used. 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