禱
禱
18 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
pray
entreat
beg
plead
prayer
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いの.る
まつ.る
Common Words
1
to pray; to say a prayer; to say grace
Examples
早くよくなられるように祈っています。
I hope you'll get well soon.
2
to wish; to hope
1
prayer; grace (at meals)
Examples
ペットのためにご祈祷していただける御守と御札が実現しました。
Now there are charms and talismans for your pet that you can have blessed.
2
Shinto; Buddhism
exorcism
1
silent prayer
Examples
全員、死者にしばし黙とうを捧げた。
The whole company stood in silence for a few moments, as a tribute to the dead.
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