拝む
N2おがむ
[ogamu]
Definitions
1.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
2.Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb
to beg; to make a supplication
3.Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb
to see (something or someone of high status)
Example Sentences
初詣で神社に行ってお参りして拝んできた。
I went to the shrine for New Year's and prayed.
朝日を拝むために今朝は早起きをした。
I got up early to see the sunrise.
彼女は仏壇の前で手を合わせて拝んだ。
She put her hands together and prayed before the altar.