拝

拝 — worship, adore, pray to

Learn the correct stroke order for 拝 (worship), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 68 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 8

On'yomi (音読み)ハイhai

Kun'yomi (訓読み)おが.むogamu、おろが.むorogamu

Strokes8

Radical手

Frequency#1443

Meaningsworship, adore, pray to

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

参拝さんぱいgoing and worshipping (at a shrine or temple); visit (to a shrine or temple to worship)noun

崇拝すうはいworship; adoration; admirationnoun

拝むおがむ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)verb

拝啓はいけいDear (so and so); Dear Sir; Dear Madamnoun

拝見はいけんseeing; looking atnoun

拝借はいしゃくborrowingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 拝 (worship) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 拝 is #1443, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

参拝さんぱい — going and worshipping (at a shrine or temple); visit (to a shrine or temple to worship)

崇拝すうはい — worship; adoration; admiration

拝むおがむ — 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)

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (手)

才genius 手hand 打strike 払pay 扱handle 投throw 技skill 批criticism

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 拝 have?

The kanji 拝 (worship) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 拝?

拝 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 拝 mean?

拝 means: worship, adore, pray to. On'yomi readings: ハイ. Kun'yomi readings: おが.む, おろが.む.

What JLPT level is 拝?

拝 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.