お辞儀 | Japanese meaning

お 【おじぎ】

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; intransitive verb

bow; bowingpolite (teineigo) languagesee also

Other forms

【おじぎ】

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bow; bowing

This term refers to the act of bending at the waist as a gesture of greeting, respect, or apology in Japanese culture. It is a common practice in both formal and informal settings.

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He bowed to show respect.

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It is common to bow slightly when meeting friends.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to bowthe custom of bowinga deep bowa slight bowto exchange bowsa polite bowthe posture of bowingwhen bowinga respectful bowhow to bow

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

きごう「きごう」．.
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Example sentences

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1. 、、。。

Leaving the room, he bowed to me.

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2. 。。

She bowed deeply to me.

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3. 。。

She bowed in acknowledgment of their applause.

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4. 。。

She bobbed at him.

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5. 、、。。

She bowed to me with courtesy when she saw me.

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6. 、、。。

She bowed to me with courtesy when she saw me.

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7. 。。

She made a polite bow to me.

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8. 。。

She inclined her head in greeting.

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9. 。。

Whenever she sees me, she greets me politely.

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10. 。。

She bowed in thanks.

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11. 。。

They shake hands instead of bowing.

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12. 、、。。

He took off his hat and made a polite bow.

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13. 。。

He bowed to me as he passed by.

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14. 。。

He made a polite bow to his teacher.

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15. 。。

He bowed to his teacher.

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16. 。。

He bowed to the Queen.

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17. 。。

The Japanese do not always make a bow as a mark of respect.

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18. 、、。。

In Japan, it is proper to bow when you meet someone.

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19. 。。

In Japan, bowing is common courtesy.

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20. 。。

Nobody bowed to him.

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お 【おじぎ】

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; intransitive verb

bow; bowingpolite (teineigo) languagesee also

Other forms

【おじぎ】

Generated definitions (experimental)

bow; bowing

This term refers to the act of bending at the waist as a gesture of greeting, respect, or apology in Japanese culture. It is a common practice in both formal and informal settings.