拝む

Reading

Kana: おがむ

Romaji: ogamu

Definitions

v5m

vt

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

to beg; to make a supplication

3

to see (something or someone of high status)

Note: sometimes used sarcastically in modern Japanese

Note: humble (kenjougo) language

Kanji

拝

Readings: ハイ、 おが.む、 おろが.む

Meanings: worship, adore, pray to

Example Sentence

その不届(ふとど)きな野郎(やろう)の顔(かお)を、拝(おが)ませてもらうか。

➥Let's have a gander at this insolent man.