No. 663 in Japanese
あいさつ
Greeting.
In a sentence
朝、近所の人に「あいさつ」をしました。
In the morning, I greeted the neighbors.
The term "あいさつ" refers to the act of greeting someone, highlighting a polite social interaction.
新しい学校での「あいさつ」は緊張しました。
I was nervous about the greetings at the new school.
Here, "あいさつ" denotes the act or process of exchanging formal greetings, emphasizing the situational dynamics.
この手紙で感謝の「あいさつ」を伝えたいと思います。
I would like to express my gratitude through this letter.
In this usage, "あいさつ" implies an expression or communication of feelings, often formal or written.
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