English–Japanese
“pray” in Japanese
How to say “pray” in Japanese
“Pray” in Japanese is 拝む (ogamu).
Centers on presenting oneself reverently before a sacred object or being, whether in prayer or in an act of homage.
Example sentences with 拝む
旅行の前に、家族の無事を願って神棚を拝みます。ryo kō no mae ni ka zoku no bu ji o nega tte kami dana o oga mi ma su
Before a trip, I pray before the household shrine for my family's safety.
Tips for using 拝む
- The verb 拝む (ogamu) can also apply to worship before an altar or a Buddhist image, not only to prayer at a shrine.
Other Japanese words for “pray”
毎晩、神に祈ります。mai ban kami ni ino ri ma su
I pray to God every night.