“Prayer” in Japanese
Short answer
Prayer in Japanese is “祈祷” (kitou). Full meaning: prayer, grace (at meals); exorcism.
Other ways to say “Prayer” in Japanese
祈願
kigan prayer (for something), supplication
願
gan prayer, wish, vow
祈念
kinen prayer
心願
shingan prayer, heartfelt wish
加持
kaji prayer (to get rid of misfortune, disease, etc.), incantation, faith healing; adhisthana (blessing of a buddha or bodhisattva)
祈り
inori prayer, supplication
お祈り
oinori prayer, supplication
子授け
kosazuke conception after shrine visit, prayer, etc.
祈請
kisei entreaty, prayer
願い事
negaigoto wish, dream, prayer, one's desire
きがん
kigan prayer (for something), supplication
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