What is the Kanji for 'Worship'? | 拝

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Worship', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Worship' is 拝.

kanji

拝

Meaning

Worship

Reading

kunyomiおが

oga

onyomiはい

hai

Parts

扌Hand (手)一One 丰

Example Word

拝む: bow or worship. The Japanese verb '拝む (おがむ)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to worship', often used in religious or spiritual contexts, such as praying to a deity or showing reverence. The second meaning is 'to bow deeply', which can signify respect, humility, or supplication. For example: She worships at the shrine every morning「彼女は毎朝神社で拝む」(かのじょはまいあさじんじゃでおがむ). He bowed deeply to show his gratitude「彼は感謝の気持ちを表すために拝んだ」(かれはかんしゃのきもちをあらわすためにおがんだ). The verb is often associated with formal or ceremonial actions.

Radical

手

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1051

Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 拝

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

radical

扌

Meaning

Hand

Radical Form Of

手

kanji

一

Meaning

One

component

丰

Words Using 拝

This kanji is used in 2 words:

word

拝む

Meaning

Bow, Worship

word

拝見

Meaning

See

Kanji Related to 拝 Through the Part 扌

These 85 kanji contain the part 扌 as well.

kanji

持

Meaning

Hold

kanji

投

Meaning

Throw

kanji

押

Meaning

Push, Press down

kanji

技

Meaning

Skill

kanji

払

Meaning

Pay, Drive away

kanji

捨

Meaning

Abandon, Discard

kanji

拾

Meaning

Pick up

kanji

損

Meaning

Loss, Damage

kanji

授

Meaning

Instruct, Confer

kanji

打

Meaning

Hit

kanji

指

Meaning

Finger

kanji

接

Meaning

Contact, Touch

kanji

提

Meaning

Present, Submit

kanji

択

Meaning

Choose, Select

kanji

拡

Meaning

Expand, Broaden

kanji

採

Meaning

Gather, Pick

kanji

換

Meaning

Exchange

kanji

振

Meaning

Shake, Swing

kanji

抜

Meaning

Pluck, Extract

kanji

招

Meaning

Invite

kanji

折

Meaning

Bend, Fold

kanji

描

Meaning

Depict, Draw

kanji

抵

Meaning

Resist, Match

kanji

抗

Meaning

Resist, Confront

kanji

掃

Meaning

Sweep

kanji

揮

Meaning

Wield, Display

kanji

担

Meaning

Bear, Carry

kanji

推

Meaning

Infer

kanji

批

Meaning

Criticize

kanji

捕

Meaning

Catch

kanji

掲

Meaning

Hoist, Display, Hold up

kanji

拠

Meaning

Basis, Based on

kanji

拒

Meaning

Repel, Refuse

kanji

抱

Meaning

Hug, Embrace

kanji

抽

Meaning

Pluck, Extract

kanji

援

Meaning

Assist, Aid

kanji

挑

Meaning

Challenge

kanji

探

Meaning

kanji

捜

Meaning

kanji

摘

Meaning

Pick, Pluck

kanji

排

Meaning

Exclude, Repudiate

kanji

宇

Meaning

Eaves, Universe

kanji

操

Meaning

Handle, Chastity

kanji

携

Meaning

Carry with, Portable

kanji

扱

Meaning

Handle

kanji

撮

Meaning

Snapshot, Photograph

kanji

撤

Meaning

Remove, Withdraw

kanji

据

Meaning

Set, Install

kanji

掘

Meaning

Dig

kanji

拘

Meaning

Arrest

kanji

掛

Meaning

Set, Hang

kanji

措

Meaning

Dispose, Set aside

kanji

拍

Meaning

Clap, Beat

kanji

控

Meaning

Refrain, Abstain

kanji

拐

Meaning

Kidnap

kanji

挿

Meaning

Insert

kanji

搬

Meaning

Transport, Carry

kanji

把

Meaning

Grip, Grasp

kanji

握

Meaning

Grasp, Grip

kanji

披

Meaning

Unfold, Expose

kanji

擁

Meaning

Protect, Embrace

kanji

括

Meaning

Bind, Fasten

kanji

拓

Meaning

Reclaim, Cultivation

kanji

抑

Meaning

Restrain, Suppress

kanji

撲

Meaning

Slap, Deal a blow

kanji

擦

Meaning

Rub, Grate

kanji

挟

Meaning

Put between, Between

kanji

搾

Meaning

Squeeze

kanji

拙

Meaning

Clumsy, Unskillful

kanji

抄

Meaning

Extract, Excerpt

kanji

抹

Meaning

Erase, Wipe

kanji

扶

Meaning

Aid, Lend support to

kanji

拷

Meaning

Torture

kanji

揚

Meaning

Hoist, Exalt

kanji

摂

Meaning

Take in, Vicarious

kanji

搭

Meaning

Board

kanji

揺

Meaning

Rock, Shake

kanji

擬

Meaning

Model, Imitate

kanji

捉

Meaning

Catch

kanji

挨

Meaning

Push open

kanji

拉

Meaning

Yank, Abduct

kanji

捻

Meaning

Wrenching

kanji

捗

Meaning

Make progress

kanji

拭

Meaning

Wipe

kanji

挫

Meaning

Sprain

Kanji Related to 拝 Through the Part 一

These 53 kanji contain the part 一 as well.

kanji

二

Meaning

Two

kanji

三

Meaning

Three

kanji

七

Meaning

Seven

kanji

十

Meaning

Ten

kanji

百

Meaning

Hundred

kanji

上

Meaning

kanji

下

Meaning

Down

kanji

大

Meaning

Big

kanji

日

Meaning

Day, Sun

kanji

土

Meaning

Soil

kanji

天

Meaning

Heaven

kanji

虫

Meaning

Insect

kanji

女

Meaning

Woman

kanji

子

Meaning

Child

kanji

耳

Meaning

Ear

kanji

口

Meaning

Mouth

kanji

本

Meaning

Book, Origin

kanji

正

Meaning

Correct

kanji

王

Meaning

King

kanji

万

Meaning

Ten thousand

kanji

光

Meaning

Light

kanji

同

Meaning

Same

kanji

今

Meaning

Now

kanji

西

Meaning

West

kanji

戸

Meaning

Door

kanji

画

Meaning

Picture

kanji

工

Meaning

Construction

kanji

才

Meaning

Talent, Age

kanji

鳥

Meaning

Bird

kanji

黄

Meaning

Yellow

kanji

来

Meaning

Come

kanji

行

Meaning

kanji

合

Meaning

Fit, Match

kanji

寒

Meaning

Cold

kanji

事

Meaning

Thing

kanji

寸

Meaning

Measurement

kanji

丁

Meaning

Street

kanji

両

Meaning

Both

kanji

豆

Meaning

Beans

kanji

貴

Meaning

Precious

kanji

皿

Meaning

Plate

kanji

遣

Meaning

Use, Dispatch

kanji

互

Meaning

Mutual

kanji

再

Meaning

Again, Twice

kanji

至

Meaning

Arrive, Climax

kanji

武

Meaning

Military

kanji

丘

Meaning

Hill

kanji

獣

Meaning

Beast, Animal

kanji

霊

Meaning

Spirits

kanji

賓

Meaning

Guest, Vip

kanji

弐

Meaning

Two

kanji

丙

Meaning

Third, Third class

kanji

旦

Meaning

Dawn

Kanji Related to 拝 Through the Part 丰

These 2 kanji contain the part 丰 as well.

kanji

害

Meaning

Harm

kanji

邦

Meaning

State, Japan

Learn the Kanji 拝

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 拝 mean?

拝 means 'Worship'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.