(じぎ)

おじぎ
noun, suru verb
bow
1. bow
A bow as a form of greeting or showing respect, fundamental to Japanese etiquette.
I bowed to the teacher.
(ふか)辞儀(じぎ)する
To make a deep bow.
Shows greater respect
Bowing is important in Japan.
When we first met, we bowed to each other as a greeting.
When the customer left, the staff politely bowed and saw them off.

辞儀(じぎ) is a fundamental aspect of Japanese culture.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 辞儀(じぎ)をする (to bow)
  • (ふか)いお辞儀(じぎ) (deep bow - more respectful)
  • (かる)いお辞儀(じぎ) (light bow - casual greeting)

RELATED:

  • 会釈(えしゃく) (slight bow/nod - less formal)
  • (れい) (bow, salutation - formal)