Tena koe/ korua /koutou – Mika

In Maori culture, formal greetings like "Tēnā Koe" (to one person), "Tēnā Kōrua" (to two people), and "Tēnā Koutou" (to three or more people) are used instead of the casual "Kia ora." When writing, use "Tēnā Koe/Kōrua/Koutou" for formality and "Kia Ora" for informality. To end a message, use "He Mihi" (to one person) or "Ngā mihi" (to multiple people) as a sign of respect.

I think this greeting is different from Japan. In Japan, greetings do not change based on the number of people you are addressing. Anyway, if you have the opportunity, please try to use it correctly.


 




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  1. Keita AdachiNovember 5, 2023 at 8:40 PM

    It is interesting there are different expressions depending on the number of people!

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  2. Shanin HirakawaNovember 6, 2023 at 12:13 PM

    That' so interesting. From now on, I will not sat to everyone Kiaora, but Tena koe, kuorua or kouto instead.

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    1. Mika SakemiNovember 6, 2023 at 10:42 PM

      I think this word is useful! Give it a try for sure!!!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 6, 2023 at 12:18 PM

    I find it difficult to use this word correctly because of the variation by number of people. We need practice:)

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  4. Mone MutoNovember 6, 2023 at 12:24 PM

    I didn't know that word changes because of number of people, but I want to change Japanese greeting too!!!!!!!!!! Oha koe

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    1. Mika SakemiNovember 6, 2023 at 10:46 PM

      If that happens, I think it will become even cooler!!! whakawhetai koe:)

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  5. Hana SuzukiNovember 6, 2023 at 12:29 PM

    If I meet you, I'll use these words you tought us!:)

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  6. Soma ImaiNovember 6, 2023 at 12:29 PM

    It's so interesting, but it seems difficult to use this word in essay :(

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    1. Mika SakemiNovember 6, 2023 at 10:50 PM

      You are correct! But I think you can do it smoothly!

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  7. Haruka IkegamiNovember 6, 2023 at 12:32 PM

    When we created our Mihi in our class, we said "Tena koutou" so many times lol
    So, I strongly remember this word! I want to be able to use different words depending on my situation.

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  8. Yutsuki MinouraNovember 6, 2023 at 12:37 PM

    I remember this word! Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa!!

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    1. Mika SakemiNovember 6, 2023 at 10:54 PM

      Yes! We learned it in Sonya's class! You can use it effortlessly:)

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  9. Mika SakemiNovember 6, 2023 at 10:44 PM

    I think so too! With practice, we'll eventually become able to use it!!

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