Greetings

Young children understand that greetings are important words used when meeting people, saying goodbye, feeling happy, or apologizing

2026年7月9日 · こども図鑑
2026年7月9日 · こども図鑑
When you meet someone, you greet them.
In the morning, say “Good morning.”
During the day, say “Hello.”

💬 When You Meet Someone, Greet Them

When you meet someone, you greet them. In the morning, say “Good morning.” During the day, say “Hello.”

🤔 When you meet your teacher or friends in the morning, what do you say?

When you say goodbye, you also use a greeting.
When you go home, say “Goodbye.”
When you want to meet again, say “See you later.”

💬 Greetings When Saying Goodbye

When you say goodbye, you also use a greeting. When you go home, say “Goodbye.” When you want to meet again, say “See you later.”

🤔 When you say goodbye to a friend, what kind of greeting do you use?

When someone does something for you, it makes you happy.
At times like that, say “Thank you.”
Thank you is a greeting for showing gratitude.

💬 When You Feel Happy, Say Thank You

When someone does something for you, it makes you happy. At times like that, say “Thank you.” Thank you is a greeting for showing gratitude.

🤔 When someone does something for you, what is a good thing to say?

When you bump into someone, the other person may be surprised.
At times like that, say “I’m sorry.”
When you apologize, you can get along again.

💬 Sorry Is Important Too

When you bump into someone, the other person may be surprised. At times like that, say “I’m sorry.” When you apologize, you can get along again.

🤔 If you bump into a friend, what do you say?