For instance, bowing is peculiar to us, the Japanese.
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Bowing
//ˈbaʊɪŋ//
Synonyms for "bowing" (19 found)
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Translations
3 translations across 2 languages.
Māori
1 entries- tungoutanga noun (the act of bending as a sign of respect)
Spanish
2 entries- inclinación noun (the act of bending as a sign of respect)
- prosternación noun (the act of bending as a sign of respect)
Sample sentences
14 total sentences available.
I have a bowing acquaintance with Mr Smith.
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The custom of bowing is peculiar to the islanders.
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The boy over there is bowing to you.
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