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Word of the Day - aisatsu

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Word of the Day:

aisatsu

Pronunciation:

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Meaning:

a greeting; a reply

Japanese characters:

挨拶 (あいさつ)

Example:

Yoko wa genkiyoku "Ohayou" to aisatsu o shita.
洋子は元気よく”おはよう”と挨拶をした。

Translation:

Yoko greeted with a cheerful "Good Morning."

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