Obeisance
01
a bodily gesture such as bowing, kneeling, or lowering the head, used to express reverence, submission, shame, or greeting
例
She made a low obeisance before the temple deity, her forehead touching the ground.
彼女は寺院の神の前で深いお辞儀をし、額が地面に触れていた。
The ambassador offered a formal obeisance to the emperor upon entering the court.
大使は宮廷に入る際、皇帝に正式な服従を捧げた。
02
敬意, 恭順
behavior that expresses respect, submission, or duty toward someone in authority or of higher status
例
The knight pledged obeisance to his sovereign, vowing loyalty and service.
騎士は主君に服従を誓い、忠誠と奉仕を約束した。
Her constant obeisance to her mentor bordered on self-effacement.
彼女の師に対する絶え間ない恭順は自己消滅に近かった。
