挨拶代わり
Meanings
Noun
1. substitute for a proper greeting (e.g. gift)
Other spellings
挨拶がわりあいさつ代わり
Kanji used
Composed of
挨拶
greeting; greetings; salutation; salute; polite set phrase used when meeting or parting from someone; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
Noun
代わり
substitute; replacement; substituting; replacing; stand-in; proxy; alternate; deputy; relief; successor; …
Noun
Examples1
ほんの
Here's a little gift for you.