🇬🇧 Listen & Repeat (English)
exclamation
An informal way to say hello. Used in casual situations with friends, family, and people you know.
驚いた時に発する声。.
Interjection. More casual and friendly than 'hello'. Used in conversation and writing (texts, emails to friends). Common extensions: 'Hi there!', 'Hi everyone!', 'Hi guys!' (informal address to a group).
In modern English, 'hi' has largely replaced 'hello' in informal speech, especially among younger people. 'Hi' is also common in casual written communication — texts, emails, and social media messages. In American English, 'Hey' is another very common casual greeting.
Example Sentences
"He waves hi to his friend."
🇯🇵 "彼は友達に手を振って挨拶する。(Kare wa tomodachi ni te o futte aisatsu suru.)"
"Hi, pleased to meet you."
🇯🇵 "やあ、はじめまして。(Yā, hajimemashite.)"
Fill in the Blank 🇬🇧 English
He waves ___ to his friend.
Practice Quiz
1. 'Hi' is more ___ than 'hello'.
2. Which is an appropriate use of 'hi'?