NichiDict

会釈

えしゃく
[eshaku]

Meanings

1.NounNoun・suru

slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation

2.NounNoun・suru

consideration; thoughtfulness

Examples

廊下で先生に会釈した。

I gave a slight bow to the teacher in the hallway.

彼は軽く会釈して去った。

He gave a light nod and left.

知らない人にも会釈する。

I bow even to people I don't know.