挨拶
Common
Noun
Irregular
Intransitive
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suruintransitive verb
greeting;greetings;salutation;salute;polite set phrase used when meeting or parting from someone
彼女はにっこり挨拶をした。
She greeted us with a smile.
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suruintransitive verb
speech (congratulatory or appreciative);address
この場をお借りして一言挨拶を申し上げます。
Please allow me to say a few words on this occasion.
3
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suruintransitive verb
reply;response
挨拶に困った。
I was at a loss for an answer.
4
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suruintransitive verb
courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
5
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suruintransitive verb
colloquial
revenge;retaliation
6
expressions (phrases
jocular, humorous term
a fine thing to say
used sarcastically as a response to a rude remark; usu. in the form of ご挨拶
7
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
archaic
dialoging (with another Zen practitioner to ascertain their level of enlightenment)
orig. meaning
See also:
一挨一拶 (いちあいいっさつ)
8
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
archaic
relationship (between people);connection
9
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
archaic
intervention;mediation;mediator