curtsey

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈkɝtsɪ/

Noun

A small bow, generally performed by a woman or a girl, where she crosses the shin of one leg behind the calf of her other leg and briefly bends her knees and lowers her body in deference.

Japanese Meaning

女性や少女が礼儀正しく、軽い敬意を表すために、片足を相手の足のふくらはぎの後ろに交差させ、膝を軽く曲げながら身体を低くする小さなお辞儀（敬礼）としての動作

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When the ambassador entered, she gave a polite curtsey before stepping forward.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

大使が入室すると、彼女は一歩前に出る前に丁寧に小さなお辞儀をした。

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A small bow, generally performed by a woman or a girl, where she crosses the shin of one leg behind the calf of her other leg and briefly bends her knees and lowers her body in deference.

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curtseys

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