Word details

拝む

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

Dictionary

Entry

拝むTransitiveGodan verbFreq #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)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

worship, adore, pray to

8 strokesFrequency 1,443JLPT N2Grade 6

On

ハイ

Kun

おが.むおろが.む

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