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祈り
inori
Description
「祈り」は、神様や仏様に何かをお願いしたり、大切な人の幸せを願ったりする気持ちや行いのことです。
"祈り" refers to the feelings or actions of asking God or Buddha for something or wishing happiness for loved ones.
教会やお寺で、静かに祈りをすることが多いです。
People often quietly say "祈り" in churches or temples.
Meanings
祈りinori
a prayer; the act of praying or wishing
みんなの平和への祈りが天に届きますように。
May everyone's prayers for peace reach the heavens.
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Notes
- Etymology
noun form of the verb 祈る (inoru, 'to pray'), made with the ren'yōkei stem.
- Nuance
祈り carries a spiritual or religious tone, while 願い is a more general wish.
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