This article provides an overview of Japanese morning greetings, their meanings, and how to properly respond to them. The most common way to greet someone in the morning is with “Ohayo gozaimasu” which means “Good morning”. Greeting someone during mornings in Japan is seen as a way to show respect and gratitude for another person's presence in their lives. Depending on the situation, people may also choose to use “Konnichiwa” which means “Good afternoon” or “Konbanwa” which means “Good evening” as a greeting for the morning hours. When responding to a greeting it is polite to respond with either "Ohayo gozaimasu" or "Konnichiwa", depending on who you are talking to and what type of relationship you have with them. In addition, bowing and offering gifts such as snacks or flowers can also be used as