立りつ礼れい

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

standing bow; bowing while standing

Refers to a bow performed from a standing position, as opposed to a seated bow (座礼). Common in martial arts, tea ceremony, and formal settings.

See also: 座礼

• 茶さ道どうでは、立りつ礼れいと座ざ礼れいの両りょう方ほうを習ならいます。

  In tea ceremony, we learn both standing bows and seated bows.

• 入いり口ぐちで軽かるく立りつ礼れいをしてから部屋へやに入はいった。

  I gave a slight standing bow at the entrance before entering the room.