敬礼 — meaning in English

English meaning

• salute noun A formal gesture of greeting or respect, such as raising a hand to the forehead.

Senses

敬礼 is used for these senses in English:

• salute An utterance or gesture expressing greeting or honor towards someone, (now especially) a formal, non-verbal gesture made with the arms or hands in any of various specific positions. [from 15th c.]
• salute (ambitransitive) To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something).

salute — full definition

1. noun A formal gesture of greeting or respect, such as raising a hand to the forehead.
2. verb To greet or honour someone with a formal gesture or words of respect.