Japanese

あいさつ
Meaning: greeting; address; salute
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

挨
拶

Example sentences

Greetings are the basis of communication.
彼女は満面の笑顔で挨拶した
She greeted with a beaming smile.
彼は椅子から立ち上がって挨拶をした。
He stood up from his chair and greeted me.
彼はクラスを代表して挨拶をした。
He gave a speech on behalf of the class.
彼は一言の挨拶もなしに部屋を出て行った。
He left the room without a single word of greeting.
近所のおじさんに挨拶した。
I greeted the man who lives nearby.
店員はお客様に丁寧に挨拶した
The clerk greeted the customer politely.
卒業式で先生と別れの挨拶を交わした。
We exchanged farewell greetings with the teacher at the graduation ceremony.
隣の人と挨拶をかわした。
I exchanged greetings with the neighbor.
彼女はぎこちない笑顔で挨拶した。
She greeted him with an awkward smile.

Usage Notes

Refers to both the words and actions used when meeting or parting with someone, or a formal speech.

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