Japanese phrase
はい、もしもし。 ha i mo shi mo shi
Meaning
Hello?
When to use it
An opening greeting for a phone call. The wording is common and polite, without sounding stiff or overly formal.
Example dialogue
はい、もしもし。 ha i mo shi mo shi
Hello?
山田さんはいらっしゃいますか？ yama da sa n wa i ra ssha i ma su ka
Is Mr. Yamada there?