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あいさつ
Meanings
Noun
Verb (する, intransitive)
1. greeting; greetings; salutation; salute; polite set phrase used when meeting or parting from someone
For now, I'll just say hello.
2. speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address
I'll give the address instead.
3. reply; response
4. courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
The two of them came by to pay their respects a little while ago, didn't they?
5. revenge; retaliation
Expression
Humorous
6. a fine thing to say
used sarcastically as a response to a rude remark; usu. in the form of ご挨拶
Archaic
Noun
7. dialoging (with another Zen practitioner to ascertain their level of enlightenment)
orig. meaning
8. relationship (between people); connection
9. intervention; mediation; mediator
Alt. forms
挨あい拶さつ
92%
あいさつ
7%
Pitch accent
あ
いさつ
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Conjugations...Used in: 1090
Used in vocabulary (22 in total)
greeting; a fine thing to say
to exchange greetings
substitute for a proper greeting (e.g. gift)
19 more...
Examples (51 in total)
He didn't even say hello.
Say hello.
Greetings are important.
What a rude greeting.
They said we should all come and pay our respects.
I don't want to say hello.
For now, I returned the greeting.
I said good morning.
First, the opening greeting.
Such greetings are unnecessary.
Greetings are the basis of good manners.
If you're going to greet them, you need to do it quickly.
They greeted me.
For now, I'll just say hello.
He went out without saying good-bye.
He doesn't know even the proper way of greeting people.
That's why you didn't have to rush to greet them.
He greeted the lady.
Go say goodbye to Grandpa.
I suppose I should at least greet you with a 'nice to meet you.'
The principal's speech was very long.
They exchanged the New Year's greeting.
The two of them came by to pay their respects a little while ago, didn't they?
A little boy greeted me.
The teachers greeted the children.
Is this a merchant-style greeting?
He rose to his feet to greet me.
I gave the final greeting timidly and awkwardly.
She greeted me with a pleasant smile.
The actress greeted her fans from the stage.
She greets him every morning.
It's just a greeting kiss, the way I learned it in England.
I can't believe Tom left without saying goodbye.
I just stopped by to say hello because I happened to see you.
I say goodbye to my friends, part ways with them, and leave the classroom.
The teachers greeted the little boys.
After exchanging brief greetings, they both sit down in their chairs.
At the wedding, I gave a speech on behalf of the couple's friends.
Therefore, I thought that at least a farewell greeting was necessary.
I am counting on you to give the opening address.
She made a wonderful speech at her friend's wedding reception.
So this is the evening greeting in this country?
When he saw me, he raised his hat and greeted me.
I hear that after the greetings, the two of them are going to look around the town.
Chris followed the two and cheerfully greeted Kate.
After greeting, I also head toward the stairs leading to the platform.
It was like a working adult's greeting, but it was a bit endearing.
As soon as she saw me, she greeted me with a smile.
After briefly finishing the greetings, I immediately begin to discuss the details of the request.
I didn't greet you because I mistook you for somebody else.
Jane's farewell speech made us very sad.