やっほー
yahhōcute, casual
A cute "hello" in Japanese is やっほー (yahhō), a bright and playful greeting. Stretching the greeting as こんにちはー (konnichiwā) or saying はろー (harō) also sounds cute.
Meaning: cute greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| やっほー | yahhō | cute, casual |
| こんにちはー | konnichiwā | cute, drawn out |
| はろー | harō | cute, from English |
やっほー (yahhō) is for friends and is often paired with a wave. The drawn-out ー adds a friendly, sing-song tone. はろー (harō) comes from the English "hello".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
These greetings are casual. With a teacher or a coworker you do not know well, こんにちは (konnichiwa) is the better choice.
Did you know?
- The greeting やっほー (yahhō) is the same word shouted when calling out across a mountain valley.
Examples in context
- やっほー、元気？Yahhō, genki?Hello, how are you?
- こんにちはー！Konnichiwā!Hellooo!
- はろー、みんな！Harō, minna!Hello, everyone!
Example conversation
Two friends, Cocoa and Mina, meet at a cafe.
- Cocoaやっほー、ミナ！Yahhō, Mina!Hello, Mina!
- Minaやっほー、ココア。Yahhō, Kokoa.Hello, Cocoa.
- Cocoa今日もかわいいね。Kyō mo kawaii ne.You look cute today as well.
