When learning Japanese, it’s really important to know how to greet people. Greetings can be different based on the situation and who you’re talking to. Here are some common ways to greet in Japanese:

1. Formal Situations: If you're in a business meeting or meeting someone for the first time, you can say "ハロー" (harō) for a casual hello. But it’s better to use "初めまして" (hajimemashite), which means "Nice to meet you." If you need to say goodbye in a polite way, you can say "さようなら" (sayōnara), which means "Goodbye."

2. Informal Contexts: When you are with friends or family, you can use "やあ" (yā) for "Hey!" and "じゃね" (ja ne) for "See you!" These words are more relaxed and sound friendly.

3. Time of Day Greetings: There are also greetings you can use based on the time of day:

   • In the morning, say "おはようございます" (ohayō gozaimasu) for "Good morning" (formal).
   • In the afternoon, say "こんにちは" (konnichiwa) for "Good afternoon."
   • In the evening, say "こんばんは" (konbanwa) for "Good evening."

Knowing these different ways to greet people will help you have smooth conversations every day!