What does 挨拶 mean?
挨拶 is a Japanese noun meaning “greet(ing)” in English. It can also be translated as “speech (congratulatory or appreciative), reply, courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)” depending on context. It is written as 挨拶 in kanji, あいさつする in hiragana, and aisatsusuru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼女はにっこり挨拶をした。
She greeted us with a smile.
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.
挨拶に困った。
I was at a loss for an answer.