This is the 663rd most frequent Japanese word.
あいさつ
Greeting.
The term "あいさつ" refers to the act of greeting someone, highlighting a polite social interaction.
朝、近所の人に「あいさつ」をしました。
In the morning, I greeted the neighbors.
Here, "あいさつ" denotes the act or process of exchanging formal greetings, emphasizing the situational dynamics.
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.
In this usage, "あいさつ" implies an expression or communication of feelings, often formal or written.