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English to Japanese translations [PRO] Art/Literary - General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters | | English term or phrase: Hy, how are you? | | How are you? |
| | | 今日は、元気ですか? | Explanation: 今日は、元気ですか?
Konnichi wa, genki desu ka
Though this would depend on who you were addressing
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You should know in advance who you are addressing as the level of formality would be different. This is a fairly standard greeting but in certain circumstances may not be appropriate. |
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7 mins confidence:  peer agreement (net): +1 | hy, how are you? 今日は、元気ですか?
Explanation: 今日は、元気ですか?
Konnichi wa, genki desu ka
Though this would depend on who you were addressing
-------------------------------------------------- Note added at 8 mins (2011-07-13 15:31:28 GMT) --------------------------------------------------
You should know in advance who you are addressing as the level of formality would be different. This is a fairly standard greeting but in certain circumstances may not be appropriate.
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