あいさつ

挨拶【あいさつ】

Frequency rank: 872.

Alsoあいさつ

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

greeting; greetings; salutation; salute; condolences; congratulationspolite set phrase used when meeting or parting from somebody

This meaning refers to expressions used to acknowledge someone’s presence or to express good wishes, often used in social interactions.

Hello, greetings are important.

speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address

This refers to a formal expression of appreciation or congratulations delivered to an audience or specific individuals.

He gave a speech at the graduation ceremony.

reply; response

In this context, it represents the act of responding to someone, particularly in a conversational or social setting.

I replied to his greeting.

revenge; retaliationslang

This indicates a reaction against someone who has caused offense or harm, often involving a form of return action.

He considered revenge after being ignored.

expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

a fine thing to sayjocular, humorous termused sarcastically as a response to a rude remark; usu. in the form of ご挨拶

This refers to expressions that are considered appropriate, kind, or commendable to say in certain situations.

That phrase is a wonderful thing to say in a greeting.

dialoging (with another Zen practitioner to ascertain their level of enlightenment)orig. meaningsee also 一挨一拶

This usage relates to a form of interaction among Zen practitioners, where greetings serve as a means to explore one's spiritual understanding.

They exchanged greetings while exploring each other's levels of enlightenment.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

relationship (between people); connectionarchaism

This meaning emphasizes connections or bonds established through social interactions, often reflective of personal relationships.

Greetings are an important element in deepening relationships between people.

intervention; mediation; mediatorarchaism

This meaning suggests the act of stepping in to facilitate communication or resolution between parties, often within a conflict or disagreement.

She decided to mediate through greetings.

Example sentences103 results

To get up in the morning, and there be someone to say good morning to - I haven't had this feeling for a long time.

Tatoeba

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

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

きごう「あいさつ挨拶きごう」のひらがなひょうきひらがな表記。

Wiktionary

挨拶【あいさつ】

Frequency rank: 872.

Alsoあいさつ

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

greeting; greetings; salutation; salute; condolences; congratulationspolite set phrase used when meeting or parting from somebody

This meaning refers to expressions used to acknowledge someone’s presence or to express good wishes, often used in social interactions.

Hello, greetings are important.

speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address

This refers to a formal expression of appreciation or congratulations delivered to an audience or specific individuals.

He gave a speech at the graduation ceremony.

reply; response

In this context, it represents the act of responding to someone, particularly in a conversational or social setting.

I replied to his greeting.

revenge; retaliationslang

This indicates a reaction against someone who has caused offense or harm, often involving a form of return action.

He considered revenge after being ignored.

expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

a fine thing to sayjocular, humorous termused sarcastically as a response to a rude remark; usu. in the form of ご挨拶

This refers to expressions that are considered appropriate, kind, or commendable to say in certain situations.

That phrase is a wonderful thing to say in a greeting.

dialoging (with another Zen practitioner to ascertain their level of enlightenment)orig. meaningsee also 一挨一拶

This usage relates to a form of interaction among Zen practitioners, where greetings serve as a means to explore one's spiritual understanding.

They exchanged greetings while exploring each other's levels of enlightenment.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

relationship (between people); connectionarchaism

This meaning emphasizes connections or bonds established through social interactions, often reflective of personal relationships.

Greetings are an important element in deepening relationships between people.

intervention; mediation; mediatorarchaism

This meaning suggests the act of stepping in to facilitate communication or resolution between parties, often within a conflict or disagreement.

She decided to mediate through greetings.

Example sentences103 results

To get up in the morning, and there be someone to say good morning to - I haven't had this feeling for a long time.

Tatoeba

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

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

あいさつ

きごう「あいさつ挨拶きごう」のひらがなひょうきひらがな表記。

Wiktionary

挨

常用

意approach; draw near; push open

訓ひら.く

音アイ

Details

拶

常用

意be imminent; draw close

訓せま.る

音サツ

Details

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挨拶【あいさつ】

Frequency rank: 872.

Alsoあいさつ

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

greeting; greetings; salutation; salute; condolences; congratulationspolite set phrase used when meeting or parting from somebody

This meaning refers to expressions used to acknowledge someone’s presence or to express good wishes, often used in social interactions.

Hello, greetings are important.

speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address

This refers to a formal expression of appreciation or congratulations delivered to an audience or specific individuals.

He gave a speech at the graduation ceremony.

reply; response

In this context, it represents the act of responding to someone, particularly in a conversational or social setting.

I replied to his greeting.

revenge; retaliationslang

This indicates a reaction against someone who has caused offense or harm, often involving a form of return action.

He considered revenge after being ignored.

expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

a fine thing to sayjocular, humorous termused sarcastically as a response to a rude remark; usu. in the form of ご挨拶

This refers to expressions that are considered appropriate, kind, or commendable to say in certain situations.

That phrase is a wonderful thing to say in a greeting.

dialoging (with another Zen practitioner to ascertain their level of enlightenment)orig. meaningsee also 一挨一拶

This usage relates to a form of interaction among Zen practitioners, where greetings serve as a means to explore one's spiritual understanding.

They exchanged greetings while exploring each other's levels of enlightenment.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

relationship (between people); connectionarchaism

This meaning emphasizes connections or bonds established through social interactions, often reflective of personal relationships.

Greetings are an important element in deepening relationships between people.

intervention; mediation; mediatorarchaism

This meaning suggests the act of stepping in to facilitate communication or resolution between parties, often within a conflict or disagreement.

She decided to mediate through greetings.

Example sentences103 results

To get up in the morning, and there be someone to say good morning to - I haven't had this feeling for a long time.

Tatoeba

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

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

あいさつ

きごう「あいさつ挨拶きごう」のひらがなひょうきひらがな表記。

Wiktionary

挨拶【あいさつ】

Frequency rank: 872.

Alsoあいさつ

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

greeting; greetings; salutation; salute; condolences; congratulationspolite set phrase used when meeting or parting from somebody

This meaning refers to expressions used to acknowledge someone’s presence or to express good wishes, often used in social interactions.

Hello, greetings are important.

speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address

This refers to a formal expression of appreciation or congratulations delivered to an audience or specific individuals.

He gave a speech at the graduation ceremony.

reply; response

In this context, it represents the act of responding to someone, particularly in a conversational or social setting.

I replied to his greeting.

revenge; retaliationslang

This indicates a reaction against someone who has caused offense or harm, often involving a form of return action.

He considered revenge after being ignored.

expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

a fine thing to sayjocular, humorous termused sarcastically as a response to a rude remark; usu. in the form of ご挨拶

This refers to expressions that are considered appropriate, kind, or commendable to say in certain situations.

That phrase is a wonderful thing to say in a greeting.

dialoging (with another Zen practitioner to ascertain their level of enlightenment)orig. meaningsee also 一挨一拶

This usage relates to a form of interaction among Zen practitioners, where greetings serve as a means to explore one's spiritual understanding.

They exchanged greetings while exploring each other's levels of enlightenment.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

relationship (between people); connectionarchaism

This meaning emphasizes connections or bonds established through social interactions, often reflective of personal relationships.

Greetings are an important element in deepening relationships between people.

intervention; mediation; mediatorarchaism

This meaning suggests the act of stepping in to facilitate communication or resolution between parties, often within a conflict or disagreement.

She decided to mediate through greetings.

Example sentences103 results

To get up in the morning, and there be someone to say good morning to - I haven't had this feeling for a long time.

Tatoeba

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

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

あいさつ

きごう「あいさつ挨拶きごう」のひらがなひょうきひらがな表記。

Wiktionary

挨

常用

意approach; draw near; push open

訓ひら.く

音アイ

Details

拶

常用

意be imminent; draw close

訓せま.る

音サツ

Details