noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Refers to the act of bowing many times, often in a formal or ceremonial context. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to bow repeatedly'. The compound 三拝九拝 is more common.
See also: 三拝九拝
昔の儀式では、九拝することが求められた。
In old ceremonies, bowing nine times was required.
noun
yours respectfully; respectfully yours
Used as a closing phrase in formal letters, similar to 'Yours respectfully' or 'Respectfully yours'. This usage is archaic and not seen in modern correspondence.
手紙の末尾に「九拝」と記すのは、古い書簡の作法だ。
Writing '九拝' at the end of a letter is an old epistolary convention.