お祈り
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Meanings
1
Polite noun for prayer, often used in religious contexts or when asking for divine help.
I say a prayer every night before bed.
She prayed for success on the exam.
Usage patterns
- お祈りをするto say a prayer
I say a prayer at the family altar every morning.
- 〈事〉のためにお祈りするto pray for something (e.g. someone's health or safety)
I prayed for her recovery.
- お祈りを捧げるto offer up a prayer
We offered a prayer at the shrine.
Expressions
- ご冥福をお祈りしますmay you rest in peace; I pray for your happiness in the afterlife