挨あい拶さつ代がわり

noun

substitute for a proper greeting; something given in lieu of a greeting

Refers to a gift, gesture, or action that serves as an informal greeting, often when a proper verbal greeting is omitted or replaced.

• 手て土産みやげを挨あい拶さつ代がわりに渡わたした。

  I gave a small gift as a substitute for a proper greeting.

• 軽かるく会え釈しゃくするのが挨あい拶さつ代がわりだった。

  A slight bow served as a greeting.