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拝む

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 拝む

Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #6920
1

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

Examples
その不届きな野郎の顔を、拝ませてもらうか。
Let's have a gander at this insolent man.
2

to beg; to make a supplication

3

Humble; Sometimes used sarcastically in modern japanese

to see (something or someone of high status)

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 1443
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

worship
adore
pray to

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おが.む
おろが.む
📝

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