Vocab Info
N2 う-verb (む), Transitive verb
拝む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)
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う-verb (む), 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
う-verb (む), Transitive verb
2.
to beg, to make a supplication
う-verb (む), 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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お寺で大仏を拝む。
I pay my respects to the Great Buddha at the temple.
友達に「お金を貸して下さい」と拝む。
I beg my friend, 'Please lend me some money.'
コンサート会場で歌手の顔を拝むつもりです。
I plan to see the singer's face at the concert venue.
可愛い初孫の写真を毎日拝まないではいられません。
I can't help but pay my respects to the picture of my adorable first grandchild every day.
初日の出を拝んでこそ、新しい一年をスタートさせる事が出来る。
By seeing the first sunrise, we can start the new year.
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