挨拶

挨拶

Greeting, salute

N4noun·aisatsu

How to remember it

The kanji 挨 (push open) and 拶 (force) evoke pushing open a door to greet someone.

Example sentences

  • 朝の挨拶をした。

    あさのあいさつをした。

    I gave a morning greeting.

  • 先生に挨拶する。

    せんせいにあいさつする。

    I greet my teacher.

Usage

Common noun for greetings; usually paired with する (to greet).

Related words

挨拶状挨拶回り返事

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