最敬礼(さいけいれい)

さいけいれい
noun
deepest bow; most respectful bow
formalgreetingculture
1. deepest bow; most respectful bow
The deepest and most formal kind of bow, made from the waist at about 45 degrees, for a formal apology, deep thanks, or greeting a very important person.
最敬礼(さいけいれい)をする。
To make the deepest bow.
社長(しゃちょう)は深(ふか)く最敬礼(さいけいれい)して謝罪(しゃざい)した。
The company president apologized with the deepest of bows.
大切(たいせつ)なお客様(きゃくさま)を、社員(しゃいん)全員(ぜんいん)が最敬礼(さいけいれい)で出迎(でむか)えた。
All the employees greeted the important guests with their deepest bows.

Cultural note

Japanese business manners teach three bows:

  • 会釈(えしゃく): a light nod of about 15 degrees, for passing someone
  • 敬礼(けいれい): about 30 degrees, the ordinary bow to a customer or superior
  • 最敬礼(さいけいれい): about 45 degrees or more, for apologies and deep thanks

Common collocations

  • 最敬礼(さいけいれい)をする: to make the deepest bow
  • 最敬礼(さいけいれい)で謝(あやま)る: to apologize with the deepest bow
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Added 2026.9.29 22:15 · Revised 2026.9.29 22:17
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