“Greeting” in Japanese
Short answer
Greeting in Japanese is “挨拶” (aisatsu). Full meaning: greeting, greetings, salutation, salute; speech (congratulatory or appreciative), address; reply, response.
Other ways to say “Greeting” in Japanese
迎え
mukae meeting, greeting, welcome
声かけ
koekake saying something (to someone), greeting, approaching (someone)
ご挨拶
goaisatsu greeting; a fine thing to say
目礼
mokurei nodding, greeting (with eyes)
迎い
mukai meeting, greeting, welcome
応答メッセージ
outoumesseeji greeting
あいさつ
aisatsu greeting, greetings, salutation, salute; speech (congratulatory or appreciative), address; reply, response
アイサツ
aisatsu greeting, greetings, salutation, salute; speech (congratulatory or appreciative), address; reply, response
声がけ
koegake saying something (to someone), greeting, approaching (someone)
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