礼

Gratitude, etiquette, or a formal bow.

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お礼 gratitude/thanks

礼儀 etiquette

失礼 rudeness; "excuse me"

1 Noun

Gratitude / A Token of Thanks

A concrete expression of gratitude, such as spoken words of thanks or a gift given in return for a favor.

Example

先日のお礼に、クッキーを焼きました。

I baked some cookies to thank you for the other day.

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2 Noun

A Bow

The formal physical act of lowering one’s head or upper body to show respect.

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3 Noun

Manners / Etiquette

The system of social rules and propriety governing polite behavior.

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礼

れい

Gratitude, etiquette, or a formal bow.

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