“To pray” in Japanese
Short answer
To pray in Japanese is “祈る” (inoru). Full meaning: to pray, to say a prayer, to say grace; to wish, to hope.
Other ways to say “To pray” in Japanese
念ずる
nenzuru to wish (for), to pray (for), to hope (for); to pray silently, to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind, to chant (a silent prayer)
祭る
matsuru to deify, to enshrine; to pray, to worship
祷る
inoru to pray, to say a prayer, to say grace; to wish, to hope
禱る
inoru to pray, to say a prayer, to say grace; to wish, to hope
祷れる
inoreru to pray, to say a prayer, to say grace; to wish, to hope
いのる
inoru to pray, to say a prayer, to say grace; to wish, to hope
祈れる
inoreru to pray, to say a prayer, to say grace; to wish, to hope
いのれる
inoreru to pray, to say a prayer, to say grace; to wish, to hope
念じる
nenjiru to wish (for), to pray (for), to hope (for); to pray silently, to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind, to chant (a silent prayer)
乞う
kou to beg, to ask, to request, to invite; to pray, to wish
祈りを捧げる
inoriwosasageru to pray, to say a prayer, to offer up a prayer
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