拝

Reading

Kana: はい

Romaji: hai

Definitions

noun

1

bowing one's head (in respect or worship); worship

n-suf

2

respectfully yours

Note: after one's own name at the end of a letter

Note: honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language

Kanji

拝

Readings: ハイ、 おが.む、 おろが.む

Meanings: worship, adore, pray to

Example Sentences

彼(かれ)は今(こん)礼拝中(れいはいちゅう)だ。

➥He's at church right now.

アンには崇拝者(すうはいしゃ)が多(おお)い。

➥Anne has many admirers.

ペンを拝借(はいしゃく)できますか。

➥Can I borrow your pen?

搭乗券(とうじょうけん)を拝見(はいけん)します。

➥May I see your boarding pass, please?

電話(でんわ)を拝借(はいしゃく)できますか。

➥May I use the phone?

切符(きっぷ)を拝見(はいけん)いたします。

➥Ticket, please.