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はいさい : haisai | define meaning
haisai
Pronunciation: [haisai]
Definition
Male Interjection
Etymology
Likely related to the Kikai expression へーさやー【早さやー】 heesayaa "good morning" (literally "it's early").
Notes
Equivalent expression used by women: はいたい haitai.
Spelling
Orthography | Form |
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Kana | はいさい |
Romanization | haisai |
Pronunciation (IPA) | [haisai] |
意味:こんにちは
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はいさい
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2023, July 30). はいさい : haisai | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2024, November 6, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/48/haisai/.