こんにちはおばあちゃん
konnichiwa obaachan
こんにちはおばあちゃん (konnichiwa obaachan) is the Japanese way to say hi grandma.
This phrase is a casual greeting used when speaking to one's grandmother.
How do you pronounce it?
konnichiwa obaachan
Did you know?
- The word おばあちゃん contains a long vowel sound. If you shorten it to おばちゃん, you are no longer saying 'grandma' but 'auntie' or 'middle-aged woman'.
- The word おばあちゃん (obaachan) is often used by adults as a term of endearment for any elderly woman, even if they are not related to her.
- While こんにちは (konnichiwa) means 'hello', it is actually a shortened version of a longer phrase meaning 'today is…'.
Examples in context
- Obaa-chan, ohayō (おばあちゃん、おはよう)Good morning, grandma
- こんにちはおばあちゃん、元気？Konnichiwa obāchan, genki?Hi grandma, how are you?
Example conversation
The grandchildren arrive at their grandmother's house.
- 陽葵 Himariこんにちはおばあちゃん！Konnichiwa obaachan!Hi grandma!
- 陽太 Yotaあら、陽葵ちゃん、こんにちは。Ara, Himari-chan, konnichiwa.Oh, hello Himari.
- 陽葵 Himari陽太も一緒に来たよ。Youta mo issho ni kita yo.Youta came with me too.
- 陽太 Yota陽太ちゃんも、こんにちは。Youta-chan mo, konnichiwa.Hello to you too, Youta.
