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挨
あい
拶
さつ
より
円
えん
札
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
Kanji used
挨
push open
拶
squeeze fingers
円
one yen coin
札
note
Composed of
挨
あい
拶
さつ
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
円
えん
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
札
さつ
banknote; bill; note; paper money