eshaku suru
えしゃくする
to aknowledge with a slight bow (and smile)
Example
たなかさんと めが あったので、えしゃくしました。
I met Mr./Ms. Tanaka's gaze, and I bowed to him/her.
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acknowledgement with a slight bow (and smile)
In Japan, there is a form of greeting where one makes a slight nodding motion without saying anything. This is called "eshaku".