Illustration: At the entrance of a traditional inn, a guest indicates a heavy suitcase beside the raised wooden floor. The attendant responds with a precise, respectful bow, hands neatly together and posture carefully composed, before reaching to assist.

かしこまる

kashikomaru

to act formally, to obey respectfully

かしこまりました politely acknowledges a request. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

そんなにかしこまらなくていいのよ。
You don’t have to be so formal.
Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source
畏かしこまりました。
As you wish.
Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source
はい、畏かしこまりました。
Yes, sir/madam! (honorific response)
Wiktionary · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

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