Bow in Japanese 🇯🇵

おじぎ info.

Tips to remember the Japanese word:
– Associate "おじぎ" (ojigi) with the act of bowing, which is a common custom in Japan to show respect, gratitude, or greeting.
– Break down the sounds: "お" (o) is a common polite prefix, "じ" (ji) can be remembered from "jikan" (time), and "ぎ" (gi) might remind you of "giri" (duty or obligation), reflecting a sense of respect or social obligation.

Explanations:
– "おじぎ" (ojigi) refers to the act of bowing in Japanese culture. This can range from a slight nod of the head to a deep, formal bow from the waist.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– "礼" (れい, rei): This can mean manners, courtesy, or a bow.
– "会釈" (えしゃく, eshaku): This refers to a slight bow, often used as a casual greeting.

Alternate meanings like slang:
– There are no significant slang meanings for "おじぎ" (ojigi) itself, as it is primarily used in a formal or respectful context.

Examples of sentences that use it:
1. 彼は深くおじぎをしました。
かれはふかくおじぎをしました。
Kare wa fukaku ojigi o shimaa.
He bowed deeply.

2. 礼儀正しくおじぎをすることは大事です。
れいぎただしくおじぎをすることはだいじです。
Reigi tadashiku ojigi o suru koto wa daiji desu.
It is important to bow politely.

3. その店員はお客様に向かって丁寧におじぎをした。
そのてんいんはおきゃくさまにむかってていねいにおじぎをした。
Sono ten'in wa okyakusama ni mukatte teinei ni ojigi o a.
The store clerk respectfully bowed to the customer.

4. 日本では挨拶としておじぎをすることが一般的です。
にほんではあいさつとしておじぎをすることがいっぱんてきです。
Nihon de wa aisatsu toe ojigi o suru koto ga ippanteki desu.
In Japan, it is common to bow as a greeting.

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