Greetings in Japan are formal and governed by rituals.Foreigners are expected to follow these customs in order to honor their Japanese hosts.The greetings exchanged between strangers and those shared among friends are different.Highly respected members of society are the ones who have greetings reserved for them.You respect Japanese traditions by mastering these greetings.
Step 1: Wait for you to be introduced.
It's rude to introduce yourself in Japan.Wait to be introduced in formal settings.You can see that you understand your status in relation to those around you.
Step 2: A bow.
Japanese men and women bow out when they see each other.Non-Japanese men and women are expected to do the same.Assume the correct posture to perform a bow.Place your palms on your thighs.The eshaku, or greeting bow, is a 15 bow.A bow is used.It is important that you don't appear rushed while holding this bow.A 30 to 45 bow is the respect bow.The bow lasts for two breaths.The highest respect bow is 45 to 70.At any time, this bow is appropriate.It can be held for 2 seconds.bows are held longer on formal occasions.
Step 3: Don't extend your hand
The handshake is an accepted part of formal and informal greetings in Western nations.The Japanese tradition does not include the handshake.Don't extend your hand at the meeting.
Step 4: It's a good time to greet a friend.
You can say hisashiburi when you run into a friend."Nice to see you again" is what this phrase means.It can mean a long time without seeing.
Step 5: You met someone before.
You can say mata o ai shimashitane when you greet someone.It is pronounced ma-ta oh aye she-Mosh-teh ne.
Step 6: Let a stranger know you are here.
You can say hajimemashite when you are introduced to someone for the first time.It means "nice to meet you."
Step 7: Someone with high stature should be greeted.
Special greetings are reserved for members of high society.You can say oai dekite kouei desu when you meet a man or woman for the first time.It's pronounced oh-aye dic-tish-te ko-ee dis.You can say mata oai dekite kouei desu when you meet a man or woman for the second time.It's pronounced ma-ta oh-aye dic-tish-te ko-ee dis.
Step 8: greet a respected member of society
It is appropriate to use a slightly less formal greeting when you meet the owner of a business.You can say oai dekite kouei desu when you meet this person for the first time.It's pronounced oh-aye dic-tish-te ko-ee dis.You can say mata oai dekite when you meet them for the second time.The phrase means "pleased to meet you again."
Step 9: In front of informal greetings, insert an "O"
There are greetings for people of a higher status in Japan.If you want to turn informal greetings into formal greetings, insert "O" before the informal phrase.For example, it becomes hisashiburi desu.It is pronounced like that.