もしもし

Frequency:
1

An interjection used when answering or starting a telephone conversation; equivalent to 'hello' on the phone.

Interjection

Examples

もしもし、田中ですが、今よろしいですか?

Hello, this is Tanaka. Is now a good time?

電話に出たら相手が『もしもし』と言った。

When I picked up the phone, the other person said 'moshi moshi.'

2

An interjection used to call out to someone or get someone's attention (e.g., when calling out from a distance).

Interjection

Examples

もしもし、こっちだよ!迷子になってない?

Hey, over here! Aren't you lost?

遠くで誰かが『もしもし』と呼んでいるのが聞こえた。

I heard someone calling 'moshi moshi' from afar.