Meaning of もしもし in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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もしもしJLPT 5
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Romajimoshimoshi
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- interjection (kandoushi)
- Meaning
- hello (e.g. on phone)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
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Example Sentences
もしもし used in context
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Hello, this is Dr Yamada's surgery.
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Hello. May I speak to Mr Johnson, please?
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もしもし。小川ですが。
Hello. This is Ogawa speaking.
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Excuse me. That fare is not enough.
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Are you there?
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Hello, it's me. Could you come pick me up at the station?
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