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Common Japanese Phrases and Their English Meanings
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Phrase used to greet person while meeting for the first time.
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Hajimemashite
💡 Explanation:
Hajimemashite is the standard Japanese phrase used specifically when meeting someone for the first time, literally meaning 'for the first time'. Konnichiwa is a general greeting used during the day, but not specific to first meetings. Moshi Moshi is used only on phone calls. Hai means 'yes'.