礼

(male) circumcision

bowing while standing; standing bow

court dress; full-dress uniform

state ceremony (esp. an enthronement); imperial ceremony

important ceremony (in one's life, e.g. wedding, funeral)

expression of gratitude

empty (useless) formalities

it's nothing; don't mention it; no thanks necessary

bowing while sitting

Proverb

well-fed, well-bred; the poor can't afford manners; only when basic needs for living are met can people spare the effort to be polite

baptist; baptizer

medical fee

(arrogance and) insolence

failure to pay one's compliments; omission of courtesy

baptistery; baptistry

baptism by immersion

enthronement ceremony; coronation

adoration which is performed three times or repeatedly; act of worship which is performed three times or repeatedly

red-tapism

going from door to door greeting relatives and friends (esp. at New Year); round of complimentary visits

Buddhism

most formal form of a prayer

burial at sea

pilgrimage of the Saigoku-Sanjūsansho (33 temples in the Kinki region)

to undergo circumcision; to be circumcised

semiformal attire; semiformal dress