Lingaku祈る【いのる】
Frequency rank: 2,536.
- to pray; to wish
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; transitive verb
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[Person] prays for [Wish]
[Person] prays for [Event]
[Person] prays to [God]
At [Time], [Person] prays for [Action]
[Person] prays for [Person]
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- to pray
- to wish
This meaning refers specifically to the act of communicating with a deity or higher power, typically expressing a desire for something or seeking help or guidance.
This meaning conveys the idea of expressing a strong desire for something to happen, often hopeful in nature, but not necessarily involving a deity.
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いのる祈る【いのる】
To pray or wish for something, often with a spiritual or hopeful connotation.
ねがう願う【ねがう】
To wish or hope for something, similar to praying but can be more general and secular.
He wishes for success.
きがん祈願【きがん】
Refers to a formal prayer or ritual for a specific wish or hope, often used in religious contexts.
すうはい崇拝【すうはい】
Refers to worship or adoration, especially towards a deity or revered figure.
がんぼう願望【がんぼう】
Refers to a desire or aspiration, often more personal and less formal than a prayer.
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1. おみやまいりお宮参りでおとずれた訪れたおおにし大西こうじ幸治さんきごう(よんれい40きごう)、ゆきえ由希恵さんきごう(さんよん34きごう)ふさい夫妻はきごう「こども子どもがすこやか健やかにそだつ育つことをいのりました祈りましたきごう」とはなしていた話していた。
The couple who came on a shrine visit, Kouji Oonishi (40) and his wife Yukie (34) said, "We prayed that our child would grow up healthily."
I hope this letter interests you and look forward to your reply.
They called down the wrath of God upon the heads of their enemies.