slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude)
えしゃく
Noun, Participle, Verb
1.
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude), nod, salutation
2.
consideration, thoughtfulness
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廊下で上司とすれ違ったので、会釈をした。
I passed my boss in the hallway, so I gave a slight bow.
彼女は感謝の気持ちを込めて、深々と会釈した。
She gave a deep bow, filled with gratitude.
日本では、初対面の人には会釈で挨拶するのが一般的だ。
In Japan, it is common to greet someone you meet for the first time with a slight bow.
彼の会釈には、相手への配慮が感じられた。
His slight bow conveyed consideration for the other person.
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