挨拶
N4あいさつ
[aisatsu]
Meanings
1.NounNoun・suruIntransitive
greeting; greetings; salutation; salute; polite set phrase used when meeting or parting from someone
2.NounNoun・suruIntransitive
speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address
3.NounNoun・suruIntransitive
reply; response
4.NounNoun・suruIntransitive
courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
5.NounNoun・suruIntransitive
revenge; retaliation
Less common meanings (1)
6.ExpressionSlang
a fine thing to say
Related Words
Examples
朝の挨拶をすることは大切です。
Morning greetings are important.
結婚式で新郎が挨拶をしました。
At the wedding, the groom gave a speech.
初対面の人には丁寧に挨拶をする。
I greet people I'm meeting for the first time politely.