Japanese

いのり
Meaning: prayer
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

祈
り

Example sentences

He offers a prayer for peace every day.
彼は静かに祭壇の前に膝をつき、祈りを捧げた。
He quietly knelt before the altar and offered a prayer.
荒ぶる神を鎮めるために、村人たちは祈りを捧げた。
In order to calm the raging god, the villagers offered prayers.
信者は祈りの最後にアーメンと唱えた。
The believers said Amen at the end of the prayer.
故人のご冥福を心よりお祈り申し上げます。
I sincerely pray for the repose of the deceased's soul.
牧師が祈りを終えると、皆で「エイメン」と唱和した。
When the pastor finished his prayer, everyone chanted 'Amen' together.
国家の栄えを願って、人々は祈りを捧げた。
People offered prayers, wishing for the prosperity of the nation.
亡き父母の後生菩提を願って、毎日祈りを捧げている。
Wishing for the rebirth and enlightenment of my deceased parents, I offer prayers every day.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of praying or the content of the prayer itself.

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