土下座 Dogeza ~ Superlatively sincerity.

hDogeza is one of the etiquette of Japan.

Originally,dogeza is a behavior that to represent the will of the respect for the precious person,and the deep petition or apology.

I will show you the right way and the meaning of dogeza.




Way of dogeza is this.

First, a sitting straight towards the opponent.(seiza is...)
Put on the ground the forehead and palms.
Keep that posture.


Recently, a TV drama was big hit in Japan.
It is  '半沢直樹 Naoki Hanzawa'.



Protagonist is a bank employee.
He uncover fraud of suppliers and he's boss,he was allowed to dogeza to them.
This plot “ Justice wins, evil is punished” was preferred by Japanese.

But you should never be forced dogeza.
The other day, there was this incident in Japan.
A woman complained to the clothing store,and she was allowed to dogeza to force the clerk.
Women were posted on Twitter the photo.
As a result, she was arrested on suspicion of extortion.

Dogeza is a gesture that represents the Sincerity of those who apologize.
Are not to be forced on others in order to humiliate the opponent.

Is not only style of dogeza,the feelings associated with it will be important.



2013,a movies has been released.
The theme of this movie is apology and dogeza.

It is “謝罪の王様 King of apology”



This movie is a comedy.
Apology master solve the case using dogeza.

Dogeza has attracted attention again in Japan.


You can buy funny dogeza goods from Japan.
★dogeza items★
↑↑The product of this link can be delivered outside of Japan.
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