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JLPT N28画 · 8 strokesradical 示freq #1800

pray, wish

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • いの.る

Mnemonic

With both hands raised in prayer and a hopeful mouth whispering wishes, I invoke divine blessings to show my heartfelt desires.

About this kanji

The kanji 祈 means "to pray" or "to wish." It's commonly used as a verb, as seen in the word 祈る (いのる), which means "to pray." Another important compound is 祈願 (きがん), meaning "prayer" or "a wish made in prayer." You might also encounter 祈祷 (きとう), which refers to a special type of prayer or ritual. This kanji is often used in religious or spiritual contexts, reflecting people's hopes and desires. A quick note: the reading いのる can be used in various contexts, so when you see this kanji, think about the act of expressing wishes or hopes.

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Example sentences

  • 彼女の幸せを祈っている。

    I am praying for her happiness.

Meanings across languages

English
pray, wish
Tiếng Việt
cầu nguyện, ước
日本語
祈る, 願う
한국어
기도하다
中文
祈祷
id
berdoa
th
สวดภาวนา
es
rezar
fr
prier
de
beten
pt
rezar

Common compounds

  • 祈願きがんprayer, wish
  • 祈るいのるto pray, to wish
  • 祈祷きとうprayer, ritual prayer

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