頂ちょう礼らい

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

prostration; placing knees, hands and forehead on the ground to show utmost respect

Buddhist term for a full prostration where the knees, hands, and forehead touch the ground as a gesture of deep reverence. Often used in the context of worship or showing extreme respect.

See also: 五体投地 (ごたいとうち)

• 僧そう侶りょは仏ぶつ像ぞうの前まえで頂ちょう礼らいした。

  The monk prostrated himself before the Buddha statue.