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Celebration

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[Site Feature] / Japan

Some celebration rituals

Call me

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Call me / Global

Most countries make a phone with their Thumb and Pinky. Japan imitated a gripping the handle of a land phone.

Ohayou-gozaimasu

By: Japan, Views: 2210

Good Morning / Japan

Depending on the depth of the bow shows the level of formality, respect and social hierarchy of the person. Respectful: Bend your hips around 15 degree

Ohayou-gozaimasu

By: Japan, Views: 1756

Good Morning / Japan

Depending on the depth of the bow shows the level of formality, respect and social hierarchy of the person. Normal: Bend your hips around 5 degree

Itadaki-masu

By: Japan, Views: 1817

Meal ritual / Japan

Gesture: Clasp your hands in front of you and bow towards the presented meal. Customary to thank the blessing of a meal in family and school setting.

Sayonara

By: Japan, Views: 2262

Bye / Japan

Good bye, Polite 15~20degree bow Basically bow on any greeting or parting situation.

Ohayou-gozaimasu

By: Japan, Views: 10857

Good Morning / Japan

Good morning Polite 15~20degree bow Basically bow on any greeting or parting situation.

Banzai

By: Japan, Views: 6827

Cheers/shout / Japan

Raise both hands high in the air. Similar to: Hip Hip hurray Long live the Queen/King

Bow variations

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[Site Feature] / Japan

Various versions of Bows. It is engrained in Japanese culture.