godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
pray; say a prayer; say grace
Used for religious or spiritual prayer, including saying grace before meals. Often takes に or へ for the entity prayed to, and を for the content of the prayer.
毎晩、寝る前に神に祈る。
I pray to God every night before bed.
食事の前に、祖母は
My grandmother always says a prayer before meals.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
Expresses a strong personal wish or hope, often for someone else's happiness, success, or well-being. Commonly used in set phrases like ご多幸を祈ります (I wish you happiness).
皆さんのご健康とご多幸を心から祈っています。
I sincerely wish you all good health and happiness.
彼の成功を祈って、みんなで乾杯した。
We toasted, wishing for his success.