(あい)(さつ)
Rank #1,752

Meanings

  • noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, intransitive verb
    1. greeting; greetings; salutation; salute; polite set phrase used when meeting or parting from someone
  • 2. speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address
  • 3. reply; response
  • 4. courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
  • noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, intransitive verb, colloquial
    5. revenge; retaliation
  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), jocular, humorous term
    6. a fine thing to say
  • noun (common) (futsuumeishi), archaic
    7. dialoging (with another Zen practitioner to ascertain their level of enlightenment)
  • 8. relationship (between people); connection
  • 9. intervention; mediation; mediator

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