Japanese Dictionary
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Meaning of 挨拶 in Japanese
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挨拶JLPT 4
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Kana Readingあいさつ
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Romajiaisatsu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no'
- Meaning
- greeting; greetings; salutation; salute
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- Parts of speech
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- speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address
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- Parts of speech
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- reply; response
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- Parts of speech
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- revenge; retaliation
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
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- a fine thing to say (used as part of a sarcastic response to a rude remark)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- (orig. meaning) dialoging (with another Zen practitioner to ascertain their level of enlightenment)
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Examples of 挨拶, あいさつ in a sentence
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The company president's welcome was so long that we were squeezed for time in the second half of the ceremony.
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「このたびはご愁傷さまでございます。」とひとことお悔みの挨拶をします。
Use a brief expression of condolence, such as: "On this sad occasion we grieve with you".
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Though living next door, he doesn't even say hello to us.
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She made a wonderful speech at her friend's wedding reception.
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She bade farewell to me.
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She greeted me with "Good morning."