How to Say ‘First, let's greet.’ in Japanese
まず、あいさつしよう。
mazu aisatsu shiyou
[mah-zoo eye-saht-soo shee-yoh]
💬 Usage Tip: Great set phrase for teams. [あいさつ] + [しよう] = “let’s do greetings.”
🇯🇵 In Japan: Greeting is a big deal in Japanese clubs: starting with [あいさつ] shows respect and builds group spirit.
Phrase Breakdown
まず
mazu
[mah-zoo]
first
Signals the first step. Helpful for structuring kids’ attention and routine.
まず、コーチの話をきこう。
First, let’s listen to the coach.
あいさつ
aisatsu
[eye-saht-soo]
greeting; saying hello
Key social skill in team sports. Used for hello, thanks, and respect to teammates/opponents.
あいさつはチームのはじめのチームワーク。
Greetings are the first teamwork of the team.
しよう
shiyou
[shee-yoh]
let’s do
Invites everyone to do it together: 「あいさつしよう」 = “Let’s greet.”
しっぱいしても、つぎをがんばろう。
Even if we fail, let’s try hard next time.
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