こんにちはお父さん
konnichiwa otousan
In Japanese, "hi father" is translated as こんにちはお父さん (konnichiwa otousan).
The phrase こんにちはお父さん is a casual greeting used to say hello to one's father. For a more casual greeting in the morning, you might use the informal おはよう (good morning).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of konnichiwa (hello/good day) and otousan (father).
Which one should you use?
While otousan is the standard and respectful way to address your own father directly, the word chichi is used instead when you are speaking about your father to someone outside of your family. For a more polite and reverent tone than otousan, you can use お父様.
How do you pronounce it?
konnichiwa otousan
Did you know?
- While konnichiwa is common, it is actually a shortened version of a much longer, formal greeting used in the past to mean 'regarding the day'.
- Depending on the region of Japan, a child might use oyaji to refer to their father, which is much rougher and more masculine than otousan.
- In traditional Japanese culture, a child might greet their father with a slight bow rather than a verbal こんにちは to show respect.
Examples in context
- お父さん、こんにちは。Hello, Father.
- パパ、おはよう。Hi, Dad.
- お父様、こんばんは。Good evening, Father.
Example conversation
Hiyori greets her father in the living room.
- 陽葵 Himariこんにちはお父さん！Konnichiwa otousan!Hi father!
- 大翔 Hirotoやあ、陽葵。おかえり。Yaa, Hiyori. Okaeri.Hi, Hiyori. Welcome back.
- 陽葵 Himariお腹が空いたよ。Onaka ga suita yo.I'm hungry.
- 大翔 Hirotoすぐに準備するよ。Sugu ni junbi suru yo.I'll get it ready right away.
