🤝 Daily Social
In Japan, daily social interaction and communication form a delicate web woven with subtle physical gestures and complex linguistic hierarchies. Its fundamental purpose is to create a 'buffer zone' to prevent potential friction, thereby achieving the core value of 'harmony' in social interactions.
Subcategories
The Art of Bowing: Respect in Posture
Bowing is the most fundamental social etiquette in Japan. It is not just a greeting, but a physical affirmation of social hierarchy and mutual respect. Click the buttons below to observe the angles and meanings of different bows.
Interactive Guide
Bow Types
Description
Approx. 15 degrees, the most casual light bow, used for simple greetings or acknowledgements with colleagues, neighbors, or service staff.