一いち揖ゆう

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

slight bow

A formal, somewhat literary term for a single, polite bow. Often used in written descriptions or formal contexts rather than everyday speech.

• 彼かれは入にゅう室しつするなり、軽かるく一いち揖ゆうした。

  Upon entering the room, he gave a slight bow.

• 一いち揖ゆうしてから、静しずかに退たい室しつした。

  After a slight bow, he quietly left the room.