拝
ハイ, おが.む, おろが.む

worship, adore, pray to

JLPT2 G6 S8 F1443

The relevant seal inscription form is 手 hand/action indicator + objects offered to the gods or a person of high rank (compare 奉) → *bow deeply* in making an offering, then split away (= make one's departure) → *respect*; *worship*; *pray to* → *receive* (an official post); *be assigned*.

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