頭あたまを下さげる

expression, ichidan verb

bow; bow one's head

Physical act of lowering the head as a greeting, sign of respect, or acknowledgment.

• 先せん生せいに会あったら、頭あたまを下さげて挨あい拶さつしましょう。

  When you meet the teacher, bow your head in greeting.

expression, ichidan verb

apologize; bow in apology

Bowing to express regret or ask for forgiveness; often implies a sincere apology.

• 彼かれはミスを認みとめて、深ふかく頭あたまを下さげた。

  He admitted his mistake and bowed deeply in apology.

expression, ichidan verb

bow to; yield to; admire

Figurative use: to show deference, give in to someone's superiority, or express admiration, often with a sense of humility.

• 彼かれの努ど力りょくには頭あたまを下さげる思おもいだ。

  I take my hat off to his efforts.