Translation

お辞儀 / 会釈 / 頭を下げること

Meaning

Bow can mean to bend your head or body forward as a greeting, apology, thanks, or sign of respect. The same spelling also has other meanings, such as a weapon or ribbon, and bough is a tree branch.

Examples

• 演奏の後、彼女は観客にお辞儀をしました。
  She bowed to the audience after the performance.
• 彼は深いお辞儀で謝罪しました。
  He apologized with a deep bow.