synonym Comparative
こんにちは
VS
どうも
Differences Between "こんにちは" and "どうも"
Option A
こんにちは
Meaning
Hello, Good afternoon
Reading
こんにちは (konnichiwa)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
こんにちは、お元気ですか。
Hello, how are you?
Option B
どうも
Meaning
Thanks; Hello; Hi. (Very versatile, often informal).
Reading
どうも (doumo)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
どうも、ありがとう。
Thanks a lot. / Hello, thanks.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(Hello, Good afternoon)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- こんにちは: A common greeting used during the daytime (roughly from late morning to early evening). Can be used to address anyone.
- どうも: A very informal and versatile word. Can mean 'hello,' 'thanks,' or even 'excuse me' depending on context and intonation. Often used as a shortened form of 'どうもありがとうございます' or 'どうもすみません'.
- こんにちは: A common greeting used during the daytime (roughly from late morning to early evening). Can be used to address anyone.
- どうも: A very informal and versatile word. Can mean 'hello,' 'thanks,' or even 'excuse me' depending on context and intonation. Often used as a shortened form of 'どうもありがとうございます' or 'どうもすみません'.
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