拝 | Japanese meaning

拝【はい】

Frequency rank: 54,044. – 55,693. (for form はい: 187.)

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

bowing one's head (in respect or worship); worship

noun, used as a suffix

respectfully yourshonorific or respectful (sonkeigo) languageafter one's own name at the end of a letter

Forms

拝【はい】Frequency rank: 54,044. – 55,693.
はいFrequency rank: 187.

Generated definitions (experimental)

bowing one's head (in respect or worship)

This meaning conveys an act of humility or reverence, often seen in formal or religious contexts.

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He bowed his head in front of the Buddha statue.

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I performed a bow of respect at the shrine.

worship

This meaning relates to showing deep respect and devotion, often in a religious setting.

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She offers her worship to the deity every morning.

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I enjoy going to the church for worship.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to bow respectfullyDear [salutation in letters]to see (humbly; respectful form)to listen (humbly; respectful form)to pray (humbly; to worship)to worship Godto bow to each otherto formally bowto kneel in reverenceto bow in respectはいし拝詞to write a respectful greeting

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

きごう（はいハイきごう）あたまをさげて頭を下げてれい礼をすること．.おがむこと．.
きごう（はいハイきごう）てがみぶん手紙文のまつび末尾で、じぶん自分のな名のしたに下にかいて書いてあいて相手へのけいい敬意をあらわす表すご語．.

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