挨あい拶さつ回まわり

noun

courtesy call; making the rounds to greet people

Refers to the social custom of visiting people to offer greetings, often at the start of a new year, after a move, or upon leaving a job. Can also be used for farewell rounds.

• 年ねん始しには取とり引ひき先さきへの挨あい拶さつ回まわりが欠かかせない。

  At the start of the year, making the rounds to greet business contacts is essential.

• 転てん勤きんが決きまったので、お世せ話わになった人ひとたちに挨あい拶さつ回まわりをした。

  Since my transfer was decided, I went around to say goodbye to everyone who had helped me.