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挨拶をします (aisatsu o shimasu - I will give a greeting)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression (verb phrase)

neutral/polite

How it works

This phrase combines the noun "挨拶" (aisatsu - greeting) with the direct object particle "を" (o) and the verb "します" (shimasu), which is the polite non-past form of "する" (suru - to do). It literally means 'to do a greeting' or 'to make a greeting.'

Sample sentences

毎日、隣人に挨拶をします。

I give greetings to my neighbors every day.

会議の前に、皆に挨拶をします。

Before the meeting, I will give a greeting to everyone.

新しい職場では、まず自己紹介と挨拶をします。

At a new workplace, I first introduce myself and give a greeting.

Quick facts

verb_form:shimasu is the polite non-past form of 'suru' (to do), making the phrase suitable for most polite contexts.

particle_usage:The particle 'を' (o) marks '挨拶' as the direct object of the verb 'します'.

cultural_nuance:Giving a proper greeting is a fundamental aspect of Japanese social etiquette.

Often used with

朝の挨拶 (asa no aisatsu - morning greeting)

挨拶をする (aisatsu o suru - to give a greeting, plain form)

挨拶回りをします (aisatsu mawari o shimasu - I will make a round of courtesy calls)

きちんと挨拶をします (kichinto aisatsu o shimasu - I will give a proper greeting)

別れの挨拶 (wakare no aisatsu - farewell greeting)

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Example

毎日、隣人に挨拶をします。

I give greetings to my neighbors every day.

会議の前に、皆に挨拶をします。

Before the meeting, I will give a greeting to everyone.