挨拶
あいさつ
aisatsu
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 4 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
挨拶 (あいさつ (aisatsu)) means "Greeting". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
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.
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Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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