A1
Expression
Neutral
Meaning
Used when meeting someone after a long time.
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Cultural Background
It is polite to bow slightly when saying this to a superior. Always use 'go-busata' instead of 'hisashiburi' in emails. Young people often shorten it to 'hisa'.
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Politeness
Always add 'desu' for safety.
Meaning
Used when meeting someone after a long time.
💡
Politeness
Always add 'desu' for safety.
Test Yourself
Which is appropriate for a teacher?
How do you greet a teacher after a year?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
Use the polite form for teachers.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which is appropriate for a teacher?
Choose
A1
How do you greet a teacher after a year?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
Use the polite form for teachers.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but use 'o-hisashiburi desu'.
Related Phrases
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ご無沙汰
formalLong time no see (apologetic)
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また会えて嬉しい
similarHappy to see you again
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