Keigo/Manners

Japanese Keigo Bow Manner Phrases

Japanese honorific language explained with real scenarios and politeness levels. Example phrases Β· NG warnings Β· 9-language parallel translations

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This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Japanese Keigo Bow Manner Phrases" with daily Japanese phrases for living in Japan, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid.

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This page focuses on Japanese Keigo Bow Manner Phrases and teaches useful Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan, including natural replies, polite alternatives, and practical wording for foreigners living in Japan.

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Practice Phrases (8 Total)

γŠγ―γ‚ˆγ†γ”γ–γ„γΎγ™

γŠγ―γ‚ˆγ†γ”γ–γ„γΎγ™

Good morning.

POINTwith a bow

γŠδΈ–θ©±γ«γͺγ£γ¦γŠγ‚ŠγΎγ™

γŠγ›γ‚γ«γͺγ£γ¦γŠγ‚ŠγΎγ™

Thank you for your support.

POINTSalute to business partners

γŠζ™‚ι–“γ„γŸγ γγ‚γ‚ŠγŒγ¨γ†γ”γ–γ„γΎγ™

γŠγ˜γ‹γ‚“γ„γŸγ γγ‚γ‚ŠγŒγ¨γ†γ”γ–γ„γΎγ™

Thank you for your time.

POINTBeginning of interview

本ζ—₯γ―γ‚γ‚ŠγŒγ¨γ†γ”γ–γ„γΎγ—γŸ

γ»γ‚“γ˜γ€γ―γ‚γ‚ŠγŒγ¨γ†γ”γ–γ„γΎγ—γŸ

Thank you for today.

POINTClosing salute

ε€±η€Όγ„γŸγ—γΎγ™

γ—γ€γ‚Œγ„γ„γŸγ—γΎγ™

Excuse me / Goodbye.

POINTWhen entering and leaving the room

γŠη–²γ‚Œζ§˜γ§γ”γ–γ„γΎγ™

γŠγ€γ‹γ‚Œγ•γΎγ§γ”γ–γ„γΎγ™

Thank you for your hard work.

POINTInternal complaints

γŠε…ˆγ«ε€±η€Όγ„γŸγ—γΎγ™

γŠγ•γγ«γ—γ€γ‚Œγ„γ„γŸγ—γΎγ™

Excuse me for leaving first.

POINTWhen leaving work

γ”η„‘ζ²™ζ±°γ—γ¦γŠγ‚ŠγΎγ™

γ”γΆγ•γŸγ—γ¦γŠγ‚ŠγΎγ™

It's been a while.

POINTGreetings after a long time

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do you bow and greet at the same time?
A. The ``separate bow'' of bowing after speaking is beautiful.
Q. What if someone asks you to shake hands?
A. OK if you want. It is polite to include a slight bow.
Q. What if we passed each other in the hallway?
A. A nod and β€œThank you for your hard work” are enough.