最さい敬けい礼れい

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

most respectful bow; deepest bow

A bow expressing the highest level of respect, typically a deep bow from the waist. Used in formal settings, ceremonies, or to show profound gratitude or apology.

• 卒そつ業ぎょう式しきで、生せい徒とたちは校こう長ちょう先せん生せいに最さい敬けい礼れいをした。

  At the graduation ceremony, the students gave the principal their most respectful bow.