ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Dogeza

Dogeza is a Japanese word that means to get down on your hands and knees to show respect or apologize. When someone does dogeza, it is like they are bowing very deeply, but even deeper! They kneel down and put their hands and forehead on the ground, like they are praying. It is a very serious gesture that is only done for very important reasons, such as when someone has made a mistake or hurt someone else's feelings. It is a way of showing that you are truly sorry and want to make things right. So, dogeza is like a super-duper bow that you do when you need to say sorry or show respect!