How to say “Hello” in Kansai Japanese
The most common way to say “hello” in Kansai Japanese. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
こんにちは
konnichiwa
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Kansai Japanese
こんにちは, 元気してる？
Frequently asked
How do you say "Hello" in Kansai Japanese?
"Hello" in Kansai Japanese is "こんにちは". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "こんにちは" written in Kansai Japanese?
"こんにちは" is the standard written form in Kansai Japanese, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "こんにちは" in Kansai Japanese?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "こんにちは" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "こんにちは" mean in English?
"こんにちは" is the Kansai Japanese way of saying "Hello" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Hello" in Kansai Japanese?
Many languages — including Kansai Japanese — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "こんにちは" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Kansai Japanese spoken?
Kansai Japanese is spoken by an estimated 20 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.