
拝
Meaning: worship
Other meanings: bow, adore, humble prefix, visit, consult
Kun'yomi: おが
On'yomi: はい
Example sentences
神社で手を合わせて拝んだ。
Jinja de te wo awasete <b>oganda</b>.
I put my hands together and <b>prayed</b> at the shrine.
祖母は毎朝仏壇を拝む。
Sobo wa maiasa butsudан wo <b>ogamu</b>.
My grandmother <b>worships</b> at the Buddhist altar every morning.
拝見してもよろしいですか。
<b>Haiken</b> shite mo yoroshii desu ka.
May I <b>humbly take a look</b>?
先生に拝礼して教室を出た。
Sensei ni <b>hairei</b> shite kyoushitsu wo deta.
I <b>bowed respectfully</b> to the teacher and left the classroom.
Practice exercises
reading
拝
Answer: はい / おが
meaning
拝
Answer: worship / adore / bow / pay respects
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参拝
Answer: さんぱい
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拝啓
Answer: はいけい
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拝見
Answer: はいけん
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拝借
Answer: はいしゃく