“Konnichiwa” (こんにちは) is a Japanese greeting that translates to “hello” or “good afternoon” in English. It is commonly used from late morning until early evening and is appropriate for both formal and informal contexts. The word is made up of two parts: “konnichi” (今日), which means “today,” and “wa” (は), which is a topic marker in Japanese. Thus, it can be understood as “as for today,” making it a way to acknowledge the present moment when greeting someone.