おがむ

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb

    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

    • その不届きな野郎の顔を、拝ませてもらうか。
      Let's have a gander at this insolent man.
  2. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb

    to beg, to make a supplication

  3. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb

    to see (something or someone of high status)
    sometimes used sarcastically in modern Japanese
    humble (kenjougo) language