念じる · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 念じる | 念じない |
| Polite | 念じます | 念じません |
| Past polite | 念じました | 念じませんでした |
| Past | 念じた | 念じなかった |
| Te-form | 念じて | 念じないで |
| Desire | 念じたい | 念じたくない |
| Potential | 念じられるalso 念じれる | 念じられないalso 念じれない |
| Passive | 念じられる | 念じられない |
| Causative | 念じさせる | 念じさせない |
| Causative passive | 念じさせられる | 念じさせられない |
| Volitional | 念じよう | |
| Polite volitional | 念じましょう | |
| Imperative | 念じろ | 念じるな |
| Conditional | 念じれば | 念じなければ |
| Tara conditional | 念じたら | 念じなかったら |
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used for earnestly wishing or hoping for something, often with a strong mental focus. Can be used in both secular and spiritual contexts.
I sincerely wish for her happiness.
I work hard every day, hoping for success.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
pray silently; recite in one's mind; chant inwardly
Specifically refers to silent, internal prayer or mental recitation, often of Buddhist sutras or the Buddha's name. Distinct from vocal chanting.
Every morning, I recite the sutra silently in my mind.
With prayer beads in hand, he chanted the Buddha's name inwardly.
He earnestly prayed for his family's safety.
She silently prayed for success in her heart.
He silently prayed to the gods for a safe journey.