朝の挨拶

asa no aisatsu
phraseBeginner
formal

Morning greeting; the act of greeting someone in the morning

朝の挨拶をする

To perform a morning greeting

朝の挨拶は大切です

Morning greetings are important

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This phrase is commonly used in formal and polite contexts, such as in business or when greeting elders.

Collocations

朝の挨拶をするto perform a morning greeting朝の挨拶を交わすto exchange morning greetings

Synonyms

Related Phrases

おはようございますphrase
Good morning (formal)
おはようphrase
Good morning (informal)

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Context

In Japan, morning greetings are often more formal and polite than greetings at other times of the day. It is common to use 'おはようございます' (ohayou gozaimasu) when greeting elders or in professional settings.

Gold Rule

Formality

Use 'おはようございます' (ohayou gozaimasu) in formal contexts, such as in the workplace or when greeting elders. Use 'おはよう' (ohayou) in informal contexts, such as with friends or family.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 朝 (asa, morning) and 挨拶 (aisatsu, greeting).

📝Usage Notes

In Japanese culture, morning greetings are often more formal and polite than greetings at other times of the day. Common morning greetings include 'おはようございます' (ohayou gozaimasu) for formal contexts and 'おはよう' (ohayou) for informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

morning
root
+
possessive particle
particle
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挨拶
greeting
root
和英辞典