Inuyama Hiking

12月

7日

On Saturday I went hiking in the hills north of Inuyama castle. The weather was cool but comfortable and the view from the top of the final hill was very clear.

As usual, the people we passed were very friendly & always greeted us. But! Did you know Japanese hikers have their own special greetings?

Instead of "Ohayogozaimasu" (Good morning), they say "zai-MAS!", & instead of "Konichiwa" (Hello), they say "chi-WA!".

I think this is because:
- they don`t have much time when they are passing each other
- they`re trying not to laugh at each other`s strange fashion

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birdyさんからコメント
投稿日 2010-12-07 08:10

When I was a junior high school student,I belonged to the trekking club.
I went trekking near Osaka…Mt.Rokko,Mt.Kongo,Mt.Katsuragi…a month.
When I went trekking,I said "Konnichiwa!" to the people,too.
But I sometimes said "Chiwa〜！",
because I was very tired,I said so!

Rinkoさんからコメント
投稿日 2010-12-08 15:51

haha, it's funny. yeah, maybe it's because they are tired, and it's sounds to make  the people cheer up! Sounds more genki!

michikoさんからコメント
投稿日 2010-12-10 20:37

I think this is reason why they feel a troublesome thing.Or,Japanese language is often shortened when Japanese people speak.Maybe they are only shy persons.