Title: Bowing in Japan - Wikipedia
Headings: Bowing in Japan
Bowing in Japan
Contents
History
In the business world
Eshaku
Keirei
Saikeirei
Zarei
Saikeirei (zarei version)
Futsūrei
Senrei
In various activities
Kendo
Shinto shrine visits
Funerals
The tea ceremony
When to bow
How to bow
See also
References
Bibliography
External links

Content: At the bowing position, one's gaze should rest on the floor approximately 1 meter in front of his feet. Possible scenarios for its usage include greeting clients, entering a meeting and thanking superiors at work. Saikeirei
Finally, saikeirei (最敬礼), which literally means "the most respectful gesture", is, as the name suggests, the ojigi that shows the uttermost respect towards the other party. It is mostly used when greeting very important personnel, apologizing or asking for big favors. Saikeirei is characterized by an even deeper inclination of one's upper body than keirei, typically somewhere from 45° to 70°. Additionally, as saikeirei is only used in grave situations, one is expected to stay still at the bowing position for a relatively long time to show one's respect and sincerity. In terms of hand positions, men should keep them naturally at both sides of their legs, whereas women often place one hand on top of the other in the center somewhere below their abdomen. Zarei
See also: Seiza
People performing zarei in martial arts arena
Zarei is a bowing etiquette unique to East Asia, which involves bending one's upper body at kneeling, or seiza, position on traditional Japanese style tatami floors. With the Westernization of indoor decoration and lifestyles,