拝む

おがむ

[ogamu]

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

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.GodanTransitive

to beg; to make a supplication

3.GodanTransitive

to see (something or someone of high status)

Examples

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.