noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
prostrating oneself; bowing deeply in apology or supplication
A formal yojijukugo describing an act of deep bowing or prostration, often used in contexts of apology, entreaty, or extreme deference. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to prostrate oneself'.
彼は謝罪の意を表すため、低頭平身した。
He prostrated himself to express his apology.
He begged for forgiveness in a posture of deep prostration.