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greeting, salutation
A polite expression used when meeting or parting from someone.
朝、挨拶をしました。
I greeted (someone) in the morning.
先生に挨拶してください。
Please greet the teacher.
新年の挨拶を送りました。
I sent New Year's greetings.
挨拶は大切です。
Greetings are important.
隣の人に挨拶をした。
I greeted my neighbor.
挨拶 refers to greetings and salutations.
COMMON GREETINGS:
- おはようございます: Good morning
- こんにちは: Hello (daytime)
- こんばんは: Good evening
- さようなら: Goodbye
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 挨拶をする: to greet
- 挨拶を交わす: to exchange greetings
- 自己紹介の挨拶: self-introduction
CULTURAL NOTE: Greetings are very important in Japanese culture and often accompanied by bowing.