五体投地

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Meanings

1. Noun, する verb prostration (i.e.: placing knees, hands and forehead on the ground to show utmost respect)

Kanji

• 五 five. Read as ゴ.
• 体 body. Read as タイ.
• 投 throw. Read as トウ.
• 地 land. Read as チ.

Word lists

• Buddhism
• Yojijukugo (四字熟語)

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