挨拶

あいさつ

[aisatsu]

Definitions

1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

greeting; greetings; salutation; salute; polite set phrase used when meeting or parting from someone

2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address

3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

reply; response

4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)

5.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

revenge; retaliation

Less common meanings (1)

6.expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Slang

a fine thing to say

朝あさの挨拶あいさつをすることは大切たいせつです。

Morning greetings are important.

結婚けっこん式しきで新郎しんろうが挨拶あいさつをしました。

At the wedding, the groom gave a speech.

毎朝まいあさ、近所きんじょの人ひとに挨拶あいさつをします。

I greet my neighbors every morning.