祈り

いのり
Alternative writings: 祷り
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

A prayer or supplication; words or acts of earnestly wishing or praying to a deity or higher power.

Noun

Examples

母は毎晩子どもの健康を祈りながら眠る。

My mother falls asleep each night praying for her children's health.

神社で合格祈りをして、お守りを買った。

I prayed for success at the shrine and bought an amulet.

戦地で仲間の無事を祈る声が聞こえた。

Voices praying for the safety of comrades were heard on the battlefield.