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。
Upon receiving the prestigious award, the actor bowed to acknowledge the audience's applause.
名誉ある賞を受賞した際、俳優は観客の拍手に応えてお辞儀をした。
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。
The manager was open-minded and willing to bow to new ideas from team members.
マネージャーは心が広く、チームメンバーからの新しいアイデアに屈する用意ができていました。
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。
The musician demonstrated different techniques as he bowed the double bass.
音楽家はダブルベースを弓で弾きながらさまざまな技術を披露しました。
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
She glanced at her mentor before bowing a deep gratitude for their guidance.
彼女は指導者の方を見てから、その指導に深く感謝してお辞儀をした。
The athlete made eye contact with her coach, then bowed sincere appreciation.
その選手はコーチと目を合わせ、それから心からの感謝を込めてお辞儀をした。
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.
The gift was decorated with a bright 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。
He carefully rosined his bow before the concert to ensure smooth playing.
彼はコンサート前に滑らかな演奏を確保するために慎重に弓にロジンを塗りました。
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。
Her ancient bow, handed down through generations, was still as strong and flexible as ever.
代々受け継がれた彼女の古代の弓は、相変わらず強くしなやかだった。
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。
The gift box was wrapped in shiny paper and adorned with a large, elegant bow.
贈り物の箱は光沢のある紙で包まれ、大きくて優雅なリボンで飾られていました。
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.
The student executed a bow in front of the teacher.
06
an object or form that is curved in shape
例
The arch formed a perfect bow over the pathway.
The branch grew in a natural bow.
07
the forward-most part of a ship, boat, or aircraft
例
The passengers stood at the bow to see the coastline.
The ship 's bow cut through the waves.
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.
She played the piece with a light, expressive 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.
The orchestra gave a bow at the end of the concert.
