祈る

祈る

いのる

To pray, to wish

N4verb·inoru

How to remember it

Folded hands and an inner wish — 'inoru' is the whispered prayer within.

Example sentences

  • 家族の健康を祈っています。

    かぞくのけんこうをいのっています。

    I pray for my family's health.

  • 試験の合格を祈ります。

    しけんのごうかくをいのります。

    I pray that you pass the exam.

Usage

Takes を for what is prayed; 〜て祈る is common.

Related words

願う拝む神社お参り

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