挨拶
あいさつ
greeting; greetings; salutation; salute
JLPT N4 Common word
Meanings
Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive
greeting; greetings; salutation; salute; polite set phrase used when meeting or parting from someone- speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address
- reply; response
- courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
- revenge; retaliationColloquial
All 6 meanings
Expression
a fine thing to sayHumorous
Rare and archaic meanings (3)
Noun
dialoging (with another Zen practitioner to ascertain their level of enlightenment)Archaic- relationship (between people); connectionArchaic
- intervention; mediation; mediatorArchaic
Example sentences
挨拶に困った。
I was at a loss for an answer.
挨拶は大切よ。
Greetings are important.
挨拶をしなさい。
Say hello.
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I greet my teacher on the street.
彼女は挨拶しました。
She introduced herself.
More examples (10)
挨拶さえしなかった。
He didn't even say hello.
挨拶をしに来ました。
I came to say hi.
挨拶に寄っただけだよ。
I just stopped by to say hi.
おはようの挨拶をした。
I said good morning.
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They exchanged the New Year's greeting.
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They paid their compliment to me.
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He greeted me with a smile.
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He saluted the lady.
挨拶なんかしたくないよ。
I don't want to say "hello".
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She greeted us with a smile.