パパ、こんにちは
papa, konnichiwa
The English phrase "hi daddy" is translated into Japanese as パパ、こんにちは (papa, konnichiwa).
This phrase is a greeting used by a child to say hello to their father.
How do you pronounce it?
papa, konnichiwa
When do people say it?
You may also encounter お父ちゃん, which is a sweet and informal way to say "daddy."
Did you know?
- Japanese has a 'sugar daddy' equivalent using the word パパ, where the term refers to an older man who provides financial support to a younger partner.
- In traditional households, a child might not say 'hi' at all but instead use a greeting that acknowledges the father's return from work, such as おかえり meaning 'welcome home'.
- In many Japanese households, children might use the term パパ (papa) to address their father, but they would rarely use it to refer to him when talking to a stranger.
Examples in context
- おはようございます、お父さんGood morning, father.
- こんにちは、お父さんHello, father.
- パパ、こんにちは！お帰りなさい。Papa, konnichiwa! Okaerinasai.Hi daddy! Welcome home.
Example conversation
A child greets their father arriving home from work.
- 陽太 Yotaパパ、こんにちは！Papa, konnichiwa!Hi daddy!
- 陽葵 Himari陽太、こんにちは。いい子にしてたか？Yota, konnichiwa. Ii ko ni shiteta ka?Hi Yota. Have you been a good boy?
- 陽太 Yotaうん！お土産ある？Un! Omiyage aru?Yes! Do you have a treat?
- 陽葵 Himariあるよ。一緒に見ようか。Aru yo. Issho ni miyou ka.I do. Shall we look together?
