kneeling down on the ground
どげざ
Noun, Participle, Verb, Intransitive
1.
kneeling down on the ground, prostrate oneself
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相手に許しを請うため、彼は土下座して頭を下げた。
To beg for forgiveness from the other person, he prostrated himself and bowed his head.
現代社会において、土下座は極めて強い謝罪や懇願の意思表示とされる。
In modern society, prostrating oneself is considered an extremely strong expression of apology or supplication.
歴史ドラマでは、身分の高い人物に土下座する場面がよく見られる。
In historical dramas, scenes of people prostrating themselves before high-ranking individuals are often seen.
彼は自分の過ちを認め、心から土下座して許しを求めた。
He admitted his mistake and sincerely prostrated himself to ask for forgiveness.
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