suru verb (special), transitive verb
Used for bowing in respect or performing religious worship. Often seen in formal or ceremonial contexts.
神社で神前に拝する。
I bow before the altar at the shrine.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
Humble expression for receiving something from a superior. More formal than いただく.
先生からお手紙を拝しました。
I received a letter from my teacher.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
Humble expression for seeing or looking at something belonging to a superior. Often used with 拝見する in modern Japanese, but 拝する is more formal and less common.
お手並みを拝しましょう。
Let me see your skill.