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Ohayou-gozaimasu

By: Japan, Views: 2354

Good Morning / Japan

Depending on the depth of the bow shows the level of formality, respect and social hierarchy of the person. Most respectful: Bend your hips around 30 degrees At the formal meetings, celebrations, greeting an honorable person.

Yoroshiku-onegaishimasu

By: Japan, Views: 9091

Nice to meet you / Japan

Bow and a handshake

ありがとうございます

By: Japan, Views: 30455

Thank you / Japan

Bow for a casual thank you

Kon-nichiwa

By: Japan, Views: 1738

Hello / Japan

Bow for a casual Hello

Arigatou

By: Japan, Views: 1648

Thank you / Japan

Casual way of saying thank you. Bow for more formal gratitude.

Maewo-shitsurei

By: Japan, Views: 1348

Passing through / Japan

Hand chops as you pass in front of a person

Itadaki-masu

By: Japan, Views: 1672

Meal ritual / Japan

Gesture: Clasp your hands in front of you and bow towards the presented meal. Customary to thank the blessing of a meal in family and school setting.

おつかれさまでした

By: Japan, Views: 4232

Good Night / Japan

Bow for a casual good bye

Thank you

By: asia, Views: 2979

Thank you / Malaysia

Slight bow