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拝む

おがむ

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おがむ

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5m, vtto 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. 2.
    v5m, vtto beg; to make a supplication
  3. 3.
    v5m, vtto see (something or someone of high status)

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拝
N48 strokesGrade 6

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拝むおがむ

to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)

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