In the morning, when you meet your family or friends, you say "Ohayō gozaimasu".
At noon it is "Konnichiwa", and in the evening "Konbanwa".
Before a meal you say "Itadakimasu", and after eating you say "Gochisōsama deshita".
Source: Kanjiyo biên soạn
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