あいさつ
あいさつ
aisatsu
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 50 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
あいさつ (あいさつ (aisatsu)) means "Greeting". It is read あいさつ (aisatsu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Greeting
Also : Salute · Salutation
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Example Sentences
あいさつは、人間関係の基本だ。
あいさつは、にんげんかんけいのきほんだ。
Greetings are the foundation of human relationships.
毎朝、丁寧なあいさつをすることが大切だ。
まいあさ、ていねいなあいさつをすることがたいせつだ。
It is important to greet politely every morning.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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