おばあちゃん、こんにちは
obāchan, konnichiwa
In Japanese, "hello grandma" is said as おばあちゃん、こんにちは (obāchan, konnichiwa).
This phrase is used as a greeting when speaking to one's grandmother.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term おばあちゃん is an affectionate and informal way to address a grandmother.
How do you pronounce it?
obāchan, konnichiwa
Did you know?
- The word こんにちは actually derives from a longer phrase meaning 'today is…', and was originally followed by a comment about the weather or the day.
- If you were to use the more formal version, おばあさん, it would sound like you are addressing a stranger or a customer rather than a family member.
- The diminutive suffix ちゃん in おばあちゃん is a sign of intimacy that is almost exclusively used for children, pets, and beloved family members.
Examples in context
- こんばんは、お婆さん。Good evening, grandma.
- おはよう、お婆ちゃん。Good morning, grandma.
- こんにちは、お婆ちゃん。Hello, grandma.
- こんにちは、お婆ちゃん。大好き！Hello, grandma. I love you!
- おばあちゃん、こんにちは。今日は暑いですね。Obāchan, konnichiwa. Kyō wa atsui desu ne.Hello grandma. It is hot today, isn't it?
Example conversation
Misaki visits her grandmother's house with Ren.
- 美咲 Misakiおばあちゃん、こんにちは。Obaachan, konnichiwa.Hello, grandma.
- 蓮 Renこんにちは、美咲ちゃん。Konnichiwa, Misaki-chan.Hello, Misaki.
- 美咲 Misaki蓮くんも一緒だよ。Ren-kun mo issho dayo.Ren is here too.
- 蓮 Renあら、蓮くんもこんにちは。Ara, Ren-kun mo konnichiwa.Oh, hello to you too, Ren.
