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ちわ~・ちは~ : chiwa · chiwaa | define meaning
chiwa · chiwaa
Pronunciation: [t͡ɕiwaː]
Definition
Interjection
- An expression used when greeting someone in the morning or day: "Hello", "Hi", "Hey".
Etymology
Reduction of the standard Japanese expression こんにちは【今日は】 konnichiwa "hello".
Spelling
Orthography | Form |
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Kana | ちわ~ ちは~ |
Romanization | chiwa chiwaa |
Pronunciation (IPA) | [t͡ɕiwaː] |
意味:こんにちは【今日は】
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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2013, May 24). ちわ~・ちは~ : chiwa · chiwaa | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, January 6, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/1333/chiwa-chiwaa/.