頂礼

ちょうらい

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb prostration (i.e.: placing knees, hands and forehead on the ground to show utmost respect) See also: 五体投地 (ごたいとうち).

Kanji

• 頂 receive. Read as チョウ.
• 礼 courtesy. Read as ライ.

Words containing 頂礼

• 帰命頂礼 (きみょうちょうらい) most formal form of a prayer

Word lists

• Buddhism

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