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Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
hand + one + 丰
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and phonetic. Worshipping with hand.
Symbolism
See, worship, adore. Represents worshipping.
Spiritual Meaning
Represents worship and reverence to deities, spiritual posture of devotion with hands together and head bowed.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
偶像崇拝
ぐうぞうすうはい
idolatry; idol worship; idolatry
三拝九拝
さんぱいきゅうはい
kowtowing; bowing repeatedly; three kneelings and nine prostrations; kowtowing
祖先崇拝
そせんすうはい
ancestor worship; ancestor worship
頓首再拝
とんしゅさいはい
respectfully yours; respectfully yours
Proverbs & Idioms
拝む手には棒が
おがむてにはぼうが
Praying hands hide a stick
Politeness only when asking favors
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 拝 mean in Japanese?
拝 means worship, adore, pray to.
How do you read 拝?
On'yomi: ハイ (HAI). Kun'yomi: おが.む、おろが.む (ogamu, orogamu).
How many strokes does 拝 have?
拝 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 拝 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 拝 (worship, adore, pray to) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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