会釈
えしゃく
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration
Common word
Meanings
Noun, Suru verb
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation- consideration; thoughtfulness
Example sentences
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The prince bowed down to Snow White.
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He nodded to me as he passed.
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He nodded to me as he passed.
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He acknowledged me by raising his hat.
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Nancy greeted me with a nod from across the street.
More examples (8)
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When he met the lady, he raised his hat.
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I have a nodding acquaintance with him.
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I have a nodding acquaintance with her.
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I have a bowing acquaintance with Mr Smith.
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In Japan, it is proper to bow when you meet someone.
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I have a nodding acquaintance with Mr Smith.
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It was just a simple greeting, but somehow I got strangely tense.
彼のことはこれ以上知りません。顔を合わせれば会釈する程度の知り合いですから。
I don't know any more about him. I know him, but only to say hello to.