拝む
おがむ
Meanings
- Godan verb, Transitive to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to do reverence (e.g. before a statue of the Buddha); to pay one's respects
- to beg; to make a supplication
- to see (something or someone of high status) (sometimes used sarcastically in modern Japanese)
Kanji
- 拝 worship. Read as おがむ.
Example sentences
Words containing 拝む
- 拝み倒す (おがみたおす) to persuade someone to consent
- 拝み箸 (おがみばし) clasping chopsticks between one's hands as in a gesture of prayer (a breach of etiquette)