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一挨一拶

Reading

Kana: いちあいいっさつ
Romaji: ichiaiissatsu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

noun
1

dialoging (with another Zen practitioner to ascertain their level of enlightenment)

Note: archaism
See also: 挨拶

Kanji

一
Readings: イチ、 イツ、 ひと-、 ひと.つ
Meanings: one, one radical (no.1)
挨
Readings: アイ、 ひら.く
Meanings: approach, draw near, push open
拶
Readings: サツ、 せま.る
Meanings: be imminent, draw close