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挨拶

greeting; greetings; salutation; salute

JLPT N3 common word

Meaning

  1. nvsvi
    greeting; greetings; salutation; salute; polite set phrase used when meeting or parting from someone
  2. nvsvi
    speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address
  3. nvsvi
    reply; response
  4. nvsvi
    courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
  5. nvsvi
    revenge; retaliation
  6. exp
    a fine thing to say
  7. n archaic
    dialoging (with another Zen practitioner to ascertain their level of enlightenment)
  8. n archaic
    relationship (between people); connection
  9. n archaic
    intervention; mediation; mediator

Example sentences

  • The company president's welcome was so long that we were squeezed for time in the second half of the ceremony.

  • Use a brief expression of condolence, such as: "On this sad occasion we grieve with you".

  • She made a wonderful speech at her friend's wedding reception.