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あいさつよりえんさつ
Meanings
Expression
Humorous
Proverb
1. money speaks louder than words; money is better than (empty) words; (lit.) yen bills over salutations
pun on 挨拶 and 円札 both ending in さつ
Alt. forms
挨あい拶さつより円えん札さつ
あいさつよりえんさつ
Composed of
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
banknote; bill; note; paper money