| あ | い |
|---|---|
| 挨 |
| さ | つ |
|---|---|
| 拶 |
noun, takes する, intransitive verb
- greeting, greetings, salutation, salute, polite set phrase used when meeting or parting from someone.
- speech (congratulatory or appreciative), address.
- reply, response.
- courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.).
- revenge, retaliation. Colloquialism.
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
Archaism.- dialoging (with another Zen practitioner to ascertain their level of enlightenment). Orig. meaning.
- relationship (between people), connection.
- intervention, mediation, mediator.
Variations
| Pronunciation | Kanji | Kana | Is Common | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
挨拶 | あいさつ | ✔ |
Contained Kanji Breakdown
approach, draw near, push open
アイ ひら.く (11th)
be imminent, draw close
サツ せま.る (11th)