頭を下げる
Reading: あたまをさげる
Meaning: to bow, to apologize
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Example Sentence
深く 頭を下げて 謝った
I bowed deeply and apologized.
Usage Notes
Literally means to lower one's head, but often used to mean apologizing or showing respect.
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