noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
religious vow
A solemn promise made to a deity or in a religious context, often involving a commitment to perform certain acts if a prayer is answered.
彼は病気平癒を神に誓願した。
He made a vow to the god for recovery from illness.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
A prayer that is accompanied by a vow; the act of praying while promising something in return. Often used in Buddhist contexts.
合格を誓願して毎日神社に通った。
I went to the shrine every day, praying and vowing for success in the exam.