願がんを立たてる

expression, ichidan verb

make a wish to a god; pray for a wish to come true

Used when someone makes a specific wish or vow to a deity, often with a promise or offering. Similar to 願をかける, but 立てる emphasizes the act of formally making the wish.

See also: 願をかける

• 彼かれは神じん社じゃで合ごう格かく祈き願がんの願がんを立たてた。

  He made a wish at the shrine to pass the exam.

• 願がんを立たてるときは、何なにかお礼れいを約やく束そくすることが多おおい。

  When making a wish, people often promise some offering in return.