Dec 11, 2010

moshi moshi

Minasan konnichiwa!
Kazue desu.

Have you heard this phrase “moshi moshi”

Moshi moshi is like “Hello”, used in a telephone conversation.

“moshi moshi, ano.. terebi asahi desu ka?”  -excuse me, (eh..) Is this Asahi TV?   - "Ano… " is a hesitation.

However, in an office, you’re supposed to say “Hai, --(co. name) no ( your name) desu.”.

“Moshi moshi"  is too casual in a business situation.

During casual conversation, we sometimes say “moshi moshi” for the meaning of  “are you listening me?” ironically.

Also, “moshi moshi” has a meaning of “Hello, excuse me” when you talk to a stranger.

Let's learn practical Japanese!

Dewa mata!

Kazue

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