念ずる · zuru verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 念ずる | 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 formal 念ぜられる | 念じられないalso formal 念ぜられない |
| Passive | 念じられるalso formal 念ぜられる | 念じられないalso formal 念ぜられない |
| 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also written 念ぜよ | 念ずるな |
| Conditional | 念じればalso 念ずれば | 念じなければ |
| Tara conditional | 念じたら | 念じなかったら |
zuru verb, transitive verb
General heartfelt wishing or hoping, often with a strong mental focus. Can be used in both secular and religious contexts.
I am sincerely wishing for his success.
I offered a prayer, wishing for peace.
zuru verb, transitive verb
pray silently; recite in one's mind; chant inwardly
Specifically Buddhist or spiritual practice of mentally reciting sutras, Buddha's name, or silent prayers. Distinct from vocal chanting.
Every morning I recite the sutra in my mind.
He chanted the Buddha's name inwardly and felt at peace.