JLPT N1 Advanced
会釈
A slight bow or nod used for greeting or acknowledgment.
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Other forms
会釈する plain verb
会釈します polite verb
Noun, Suru verb
"A slight bow" / "A nod"
A slight bow of approximately 15 degrees used for casual greetings or acknowledging someone when passing by.
Example
廊下 で 部長 に 会った ので 、 軽く 会釈 した 。
I saw the department head in the hallway, so I gave a light bow.
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