gassho
Meanings
Noun
- A ritual gesture of Eastern origin, with hands pressed together in front of the chest. It can be used for prayer or as a sign of greeting, gratitude, reverence or apology. When performed with a bow, it is called gassho rei.
Verb
- To make this gesture.
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Origin
- Japanese 合掌, from Middle Chinese 合掌 (compare Mandarin 合掌, Cantonese 合掌), from 合 and 掌.
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