How to answer a phone call in Japanese?…もしもし (Moshi Moshi)

Pronunciation

もしもし (Moshi Moshi)

[audio:https://japanese999.com/J999%20Audio/Moshimoshi%20calling/moshimoshi%20call.mp3]

 

Meaning

Hello (only used when answering phone calls. “Hello” used in greeting is different)

 

Additional Pronunciation

も-しも-し (Mo-shi Mo-shi)

[audio:https://japanese999.com/J999%20Audio/Moshimoshi%20calling/moshimoshi%20call.mp3]

 

You may have heard this when someone is trying to get your attention.

Girls may use this kind of pronunciation more often than guys.

For guys, you can use it when you are trying to talk sweet with girls or with your friends.

 

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