wai in Japanese
wai in Japanese is ワイ — wai means a traditional Thai greeting made by pressing the palms together, often with a slight bow.
wai in Japanese
ワイ
Pronounced: wai
A Thai greeting wherein the palms are brought together in front of the face or chest, sometimes accompanied with a bow.
What does "wai" mean?
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noun A traditional Thai greeting made by pressing the palms together, often with a slight bow.
"He greeted the monk with a respectful wai."
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wai in a sentence
- He greeted the monk with a respectful wai.
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What is "wai" in Japanese?
"wai" in Japanese is ワイ. wai means: A traditional Thai greeting made by pressing the palms together, often with a slight bow.
How do you pronounce ワイ?
"wai" in Japanese is ワイ, pronounced "wai".
How do you use "wai" in a sentence?
Example: "He greeted the monk with a respectful wai." In Japanese, "wai" is ワイ.
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