English–Japanese

“prayer” in Japanese

Japanese

Also祈願 (kigan)

Pronunciation

Romajiinori

Example

毎朝、祈りの時間を作ります。mai asa ino ri no ji kan o tsuku ri ma su

I make time for prayer every morning.

Illustration for 祈り (prayer)

How to say “prayer” in Japanese

“Prayer” in Japanese is 祈り (inori).

A prayer is a deliberate expression directed toward a deity or sacred power, often conveying a hope, request, or thanks.

Full entry for 祈り: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 祈り

困ったときは、心の中で祈りを捧げます。koma tta to ki wa kokoro no naka de ino ri o sasa ge ma su

I say a silent prayer when I am in trouble.

Tips for using 祈り

  • In everyday Japanese, 祈り (inori) can describe silent religious devotion as well as words spoken aloud, so it is not limited to a fixed text.

Other Japanese words for “prayer”

家族の健康を祈願します。ka zoku no ken kō o ki gan shi ma su

I pray for my family's health.

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