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挨拶
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 挨拶.
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Common noun; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb
greeting; greetings; salutation; salute; polite set phrase used when meeting or parting from someone
Common noun; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb
speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address
Common noun; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb
reply; response
Common noun; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb
courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
Colloquial; Common noun; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb
revenge; retaliation
Jocular, humorous term; Expressions; Used sarcastically as a response to a rude remark; usu. in the form of ご挨拶
a fine thing to say
Archaic; Common noun; Orig. meaning
dialoging (with another Zen practitioner to ascertain their level of enlightenment)
Archaic; Common noun
relationship (between people); connection
Archaic; Common noun
intervention; mediation; mediator
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