こんにちは
こんにちは
JLPT N5 · vocab_expression
Meaning
Hello / Good afternoon
Examples

昼に会ったら、こんにちはと言います。

When I meet someone in the afternoon, I say 'Hello'.

📖 How to Use

「こんにちは」means "Hello / Good afternoon." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.

⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes

When you see 「こんにちは」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

「こんにちは」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Practice 「こんにちは」 with spaced repetition