bow down

IPA(Pronunciation)

Verb

idiomatic intransitive

(intransitive, idiomatic) To bow, to bend oneself as a gesture of deference or respect.

Japanese Meaning

敬意や服従の意を示すために身を低くする、ひれ伏す、または頭を下げる

At the shrine, visitors bow down before the statue to show their reverence.

神社では参拝者が像の前で頭を下げて敬意を示します。

Sense（1）

(intransitive, idiomatic) To bow, to bend oneself as a gesture of deference or respect.

bows down

（ present singular third-person ）

bowing down

（ participle present ）

bowed down

（ participle past ）

bowed down

（ past ）