こんばんは
こんばんは
JLPT N5 · vocab_expression
Meaning
Good evening
Examples

夜に会ったら、こんばんはと言います。

When I meet someone at night, I say 'Good evening'.

📖 How to Use

「こんばんは」means "Good evening." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.

⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes

When you see 「こんばんは」in a sentence, pay attention to the particle that follows — it changes how the word functions.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

もんだい1 & もんだい2

「こんばんは」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 「こんばんは」mean in Japanese?+
「こんばんは」means "Good evening". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_expression" category.
How do you read 「こんばんは」?+
「こんばんは」is read as「こんばんは」.
Is 「こんばんは」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「こんばんは」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「こんばんは」?+
夜に会ったら、こんばんはと言います。 — When I meet someone at night, I say 'Good evening'.

Practice 「こんばんは」 with spaced repetition