This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

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はい
bowing one's head (in respect or worship); worship; respectfully yours
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礼拝

れいはい、らいはい
worship (esp. Christian); adoration; divine service; worship (esp. Buddhist and Shinto)
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参拝

さんぱい
visit to a shrine or temple; paying homage at a shrine or temple
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崇拝

すうはい
worship; adoration; admiration; cult
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拝殿

はいでん
front shrine; hall of worship
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拝謁

はいえつ
having an audience with someone of very high social standing (e.g. the emperor)
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拝領

はいりょう
receiving (from a superior); bestowed
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拝命

はいめい
receiving an official appointment
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拝啓

はいけい
Dear (so and so); Dear Sir; Dear Madam; To Whom It May Concern
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拝借

はいしゃく
borrowing