Vocab Info

N2 Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb

(おが)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)

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb

      1.

      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

      2.

      to beg, to make a supplication

    3. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb

      3.

      to see (something or someone of high status)

      Humble (kenjougo) language, sometimes used sarcastically in modern Japanese

    All Forms

    拝む 【おがむ】

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    Examples

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      (てら)大仏(だいぶつ)(おが)む。

      Worship the Great Buddha at the temple. {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)}

      • N2

      友達(ともだち)に「お(かね)()して(くだ)さい」と(おが)む。

      I beg my friend, 'Please lend me some money.' {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)}

      • N2

      コンサート会場(かいじょう)歌手(かしゅ)(かお)(おが)むつもりです。

      I plan to see the singer's face at the concert venue. {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)}

      • N2

      可愛(かわい)初孫(はつまご)写真(しゃしん)毎日(まいにち)(おが)まないではいられません。

      I can't help but look at the picture of my adorable first grandchild every day. {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)}

      • N2

      初日(はつひ)()(おが)んでこそ、(あたら)しい(いち)(ねん)をスタートさせる(こと)出来(でき)る。

      By worshipping the first sunrise, we can start the new year. {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)}

      • N2
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