The greeting “moshi moshi” (もしもし) does not actually mean “hello.” This expression is thought to be derived from the verb 申す (もうす) which means “to speak.” Although 申す is a humble verb and would normally only be used in situations where the speaker is trying to lower their social status, もしもし is actually a casual expression used when a friend or family member calls you up on the phone.
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