拝む | Japanese meaning

拝む【おがむ】

Frequency rank: 9,184. – 9,203.

Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb

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)humble (kenjougo) languagesometimes used sarcastically in modern Japanese

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拝む【おがむ】Frequency rank: 9,184. – 9,203.
おがむ

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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

This meaning is often used in the context of spiritual or religious practices, demonstrating respect and devotion through physical posture.

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I bowed my head and pressed my hands together in front of the Buddha statue.

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He visited the shrine and prayed respectfully.

to beg; to make a supplication

This usage conveys a sense of desperation or a deep request for help, indicating a humble approach to asking for something important.

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He was begging for help with his hands pressed together.

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She begged for forgiveness from her parents with her hands together.

to see (something or someone of high status)

This meaning indicates an honor or privilege in witnessing someone of higher status, conveying respect or admiration by acknowledging their presence.

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He had the honor of seeing the Emperor.

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She admired the works of the great artist.

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to prayto pray to Godto pray before a Buddha statueto make a supplication with prayerto pay respects with prayerto pray with hands in prayer positionpraying postureto pray at a shrineto pray sincerelyto pay respects to someone of higher status

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Let's have a gander at this insolent man.

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