願
Reading: がん
Meaning: wish, prayer, vow
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Example Sentence
神社 で 願 を かける
I make a wish at the shrine.
Usage Notes
Formal word for a wish or prayer, often made to gods or deities. Different from casual wishes, this implies a serious request or vow.
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