noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
The most common meaning: a polite phrase or gesture when meeting or parting. Used as both noun and する-verb.
朝、近所の人にあいさつをする。
I greet my neighbors in the morning.
彼は会議の冒頭で
He gave a brief greeting at the beginning of the meeting.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
A short formal speech at ceremonies, parties, or official events, often congratulatory or appreciative.
結婚式で新郎の友人があいさつをした。
A friend of the groom gave a speech at the wedding.
社長のあいさつは短くて心に残った。
The president's address was short and memorable.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
A reply or response, often in a formal or polite context. Can be used for answering a letter or returning a greeting.
年賀状のあいさつをまだ書いていない。
I haven't written my New Year's card replies yet.
彼女は私のあいさつに軽く会釈を返した。
She gave a slight nod in response to my greeting.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
courtesy visit; formal call
A visit to pay respects, offer condolences, say congratulations, or introduce oneself, especially in business or formal settings.
新入社員は取引先にあいさつ回りをした。
The new employee made the rounds of courtesy visits to business partners.
お葬式の後で、親族にあいさつに行った。
After the funeral, I went to pay my respects to the relatives.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Colloquial use for getting back at someone, often in a minor or petty way. Not a formal term for revenge.
あいつに一杯食わされたから、あいさつしてやった。
He tricked me, so I got back at him.
ちょっとしたあいさつのつもりで、彼の机にいたずらをした。
As a little payback, I played a prank on his desk.
expression
a fine thing to say
Jocular, sarcastic response to a rude remark; usually in the form ご挨拶 (ごあいさつ).
「お前、バカだな」と言われて、「ごあいさつだね」と返した。
When he said, 'You're an idiot,' I shot back, 'That's a fine thing to say.'
noun
Zen dialogue
Archaic, original meaning: a dialog between Zen practitioners to assess each other's enlightenment. See also 一挨一拶.
See also: 一挨一拶
禅宗では、師弟のあいさつによって悟りの深さを確かめた。
In Zen Buddhism, master and disciple would gauge the depth of enlightenment through dialog.
noun
relationship; connection; mediation
Archaic meanings: a relationship or connection between people, or intervention/mediation. Rare in modern Japanese.
古文書には、両家のあいさつが記されている。
The old document records the relationship between the two families.