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拝
拝 (readings: はい, おが; Japanese kanji) means “to worship / to bow”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 参拝 (visiting a shrine to worship).
What does 拝 mean?
| Kanji | 拝 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to worship / to bow |
| Readings | はい, おが |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 拝
拝 is read はい or おが depending on the word.
Example words with 拝
| Example | 参拝 (visiting a shrine to worship) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14