obeisance

Meanings

• adjective

  尊重、膜拜、敬礼。（形容词）

  - "彼は、王様に対し、恭敬的なお袋さんである。（He is a respectful and obeisant servant towards the king.）"
  - "彼女は、老父に向かって、深いお袋さんをする。（She shows deep obeisance to her father.）"

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Pronunciation

1. /oʊˈbeɪsəns/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of obeisance that leads to same result
obeisance , obeisances , obeisant , obeisantly , pay obeisance

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Etymology

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obeisance (お袋さん) comes from the Old French word 'obeissance' which means 'obedience'. It is derived from the Latin word 'oboedire' which means 'to obey'.

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Trivia

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1. In Japan, it is customary for students to bow to their teachers as a sign of respect.

2. In feudal Japan, samurai warriors would perform elaborate obeisances to their lords as a sign of loyalty and fealty.

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Related Concepts

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1. 敬礼 (keirei): Formal etiquette and manners in Japan, which includes obeisance.

2. 弔 (hō): A type of obeisance where one bows deeply and claps their hands together to show respect and to pray for the well-being of someone.

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Culture

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In Japanese culture, obeisance is an important part of social etiquette and is shown through various forms of bowing, kneeling, or prostrating oneself. It is used to express respect, gratitude, or submission.

How to Memorize "obeisance"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person deeply bowing or kneeling with their hands pressed together in front of them to show obeisance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'obeisance' with the image of a person showing respect and submission through formal gestures.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'obeisance' as 'obey-dance', which can help you remember that it means to obey and to show respect through formal gestures.

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