to bow
01
お辞儀をする, 頭を下げる
to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting
Intransitive
例
As the queen entered the room, the courtiers bowed deeply.
女王が部屋に入ると、廷臣たちは深くお辞儀をした。
02
屈する, 従う
to yield or submit to another person's wish, authority, or opinion
Intransitive: to bow to a wish or opinion
例
During the negotiation, both parties had to compromise and bow to some of the opposing viewpoints.
交渉中、双方は妥協し、いくつかの反対意見に屈しなければなりませんでした。
03
弓で弾く, 弓を使う
to play a musical instrument, typically a stringed one, using a narrow, slightly curved stick
Transitive: to bow a piece of music
例
In the orchestra, the cellist carefully bowed each note.
オーケストラで、チェリストは慎重に各音符を弓で弾いた。
04
お辞儀をする, 頭を下げる
to express thanks, agreement, or other sentiments by bending one's head respectfully
Transitive: to bow a sentiment
例
The recipient of the award turned to the presenter, offering a brief smile before bowing sincere thanks.
賞の受賞者はプレゼンターに向きを変え、短い微笑みを見せた後、心からの感謝を込めてお辞儀をしました。
Bow
01
a knot with two loops and loose ends, commonly used to fasten shoelaces or ribbons
例
She tied her shoes in a neat bow.
02
弓, バイオリンの弓
a long and partially curved, thin rod made out of wood with horsehair strings stretched alongside it, used to play stringed instruments such as the cello and violin
例
The violinist gracefully drew her bow across the strings, producing a hauntingly beautiful melody.
バイオリニストは優雅に弓を弦に引いて、心に残る美しいメロディーを奏でた。
03
弓, アーチャーボウ
a curved weapon joined at both ends by a string, capable of shooting arrows
例
The archer strung his bow and notched an arrow, aiming carefully at the distant target.
射手は弓を張り、矢を番え、遠くの的を注意深く狙った。
04
リボン, 蝶結び
a piece of decorative cloth tied in a bowknot
例
She added a bright red bow to her ponytail, giving her hairstyle a playful touch.
彼女はポニーテールに明るい赤いリボンを加え、ヘアスタイルに遊び心のあるタッチを与えた。
05
a bending of the head, body, or knee as a gesture of respect, submission, greeting, or shame
例
He made a bow when greeting the elders.
06
an object or form that is curved in shape
例
The arch formed a perfect bow over the pathway.
07
the forward-most part of a ship, boat, or aircraft
例
The passengers stood at the bow to see the coastline.
08
a stroke made by drawing a curved stick strung with horsehair across the strings of a stringed instrument
例
The cellist executed a long, smooth bow.
09
the gesture of acknowledging applause by bending at the waist or head at the conclusion of a performance
例
The performers gave a synchronized bow.
