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挨拶
Readings
あいさつ
aisatsu
English
Noun (futsuumeishi)
Takes the aux. verb suru
Intransitive verb
greeting, greetings, salutation, salute, polite set phrase used when meeting or parting from someone
Noun (futsuumeishi)
Takes the aux. verb suru
Intransitive verb
speech (congratulatory or appreciative), address
Noun (futsuumeishi)
Takes the aux. verb suru
Intransitive verb
reply, response
Noun (futsuumeishi)
Takes the aux. verb suru
Intransitive verb
courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
Noun (futsuumeishi)
Takes the aux. verb suru
Intransitive verb
Colloquialism
revenge, retaliation
Expression
Jocular, humorous term
used sarcastically as a response to a rude remark; usu. in the form of ご挨拶
a fine thing to say
Noun (futsuumeishi)
See also: 一挨一拶
Archaism
orig. meaning
dialoging (with another Zen practitioner to ascertain their level of enlightenment)
Noun (futsuumeishi)
Archaism
relationship (between people), connection
Noun (futsuumeishi)
Archaism
intervention, mediation, mediator
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Kanjis
挨 ON: アイ KUN: ひら.く
approach, draw near, push open

Stroke: 10 SKIP: 1-3-7 FC: 5303.3


拶 ON: サツ KUN: せま.る
be imminent, draw close

Stroke: 9 SKIP: 1-3-6 FC: 5202.2


Phrases
挨拶に困った。
Parts: 挨拶 (あいさつ) 困る (こまる)
I was at a loss for an answer.

彼女はにっこり挨拶をした。
Parts: 彼女 (かのじょ) にっこり (ニッコリ) 挨拶 (あいさつ)
She greeted us with a smile.

この場をお借りして一言挨拶を申し上げます。
Parts: 此の (この) 場 (ば) 御 (お) 借りる (かりる) 一言 (ひとこと) 挨拶 (あいさつ) 申し上げる (もうしあげる)
Please allow me to say a few words on this occasion.