Meaning

Primary

To Worship

Alternatives

To Pray To, To See

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

Because the hiragana ends with an sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means worship so the verb vocab version is to worship.

拝む generally means to pray to a deity, spirit, or revered object while assuming a worshipping position, such as bowing or clasping one's hands together in prayer. Additionally, 拝む can also mean to see with a sense of respect and reverence.

Reading

おがむ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

You have to worship the ogre (おが), because if you don't it'll eat your face off.

Context

Context Sentences

私の家族は、毎朝仏壇の前に集まって仏様に拝みます。

My family gathers in front of our family Buddhist altar to pray to Buddha every morning.

Kanji Composition