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How do you say "greet" in Japanese?
挨拶する
aisatsu suru
In Japanese, "greet" is 挨拶する (aisatsu suru).
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Pronunciation
Ai-sa-tsu-su-ru, five syllables, 'ai' again glides like the English word 'eye'.
Writing and usage
挨拶する is written using kanji. It's a verb, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
彼女は笑顔で私たちを迎えてくれました。
kanojo ha egao de watashitachi wo mukae tekuremashita.
She greeted us with a smile.
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How to remember 挨拶する
Aisatsu starts the same as 'aisuru' (love) — a warm greeting is love's first small gesture.
Related words
- whistle 口笛を吹く kuchibue wo fuku
- yawn あくびをする akubiwosuru
- hiccup しゃっくりする shakkurisuru
- blink まばたきをする mabatakiwosuru
- stretch 伸びをする nobi wosuru
- bend 曲げる mage ru
- kneel ひざまずく hizamazuku
- squat しゃがむ shagamu
- compare 比較する hikaku suru
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Questions about 挨拶する
How do you pronounce 挨拶する?
Ai-sa-tsu-su-ru, five syllables, 'ai' again glides like the English word 'eye'.
Is 挨拶する formal or casual?
挨拶する is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 挨拶する written in Japanese?
挨拶する is written using kanji. Romanised, it reads as aisatsu suru.
Where can I practice Japanese words for free?
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