What is '祈り' called in English?

'祈り' in English is called "Praying". Praying refers to: 神や霊的な存在に、願い、感謝、または崇拝などを伝える行為に従事すること。

How do you pronounce 'Praying' and '祈り'?

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What is an example sentence for Praying in Japanese?

English: "She spent hours praying for her family's well-being." | Japanese: "彼女は家族の健康を祈って何時間も過ごした。"

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English to Japanese Dictionary

praying Meaning in Japanese (praying 英語意味)

verb祈り, 祈る

noun祈り

祈り in English:praying

Phonetic:いのり

Quick Answer • 要約

praying の日本語の意味は「祈り, 祈る」です。 (神や霊的な存在に、願い、感謝、または崇拝などを伝える行為に従事すること。)

Definitions of Praying

1
verb
祈る
Engaging in the act of communicating with a deity or spiritual entity, often involving requests, thanks, or worship.
神や霊的な存在に、願い、感謝、または崇拝などを伝える行為に従事すること。
2
noun
祈り
The religious practice or act of addressing a deity, often through words or thoughts.
言葉や思考を通して、神に呼びかける宗教的な実践または行為。

Example Sentences

casual

“She spent hours praying for her family's well-being.”

彼女は家族の健康を祈って何時間も過ごした。

formal

“The sound of praying filled the ancient temple.”

祈りの声が古い寺院に響き渡った。

casual

“He was found praying silently in his room.”

彼は部屋で静かに祈っているところを発見された。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

supplicatingbeseechingentreatinginvoking

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivepray

third person singularprays

past tenseprayed

nounprayer

adjectiveprayerful

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

praying for a miracleexpression

Hoping intensely for a highly improbable positive outcome.

praying mantiscollocation

A carnivorous insect known for its distinctive posture with forelegs held as if in prayer.

praying handscollocation

An image or gesture of two hands clasped together, typically used as a symbol of prayer or devotion.

praying Meaning in Japanese (praying 英語 意味)