祈り
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Base noun form. Derived from the verb 『祈る』 (inoru, 'to pray'), this noun refers to the act or content of praying. Used in contexts like 『祈りを捧げる』 (inori o sasageru, 'to offer a prayer').
Theme
User and their friend Haruka are visiting a temple during New Year's, discussing traditions and personal reflections.
祈り
いのり
prayer
Culture & SocietyReligion & Festivals
Memory Hook
Imagine someone kneeling in prayer, hands clasped, whispering 'inori' — it sounds like 'in a ray' of hope. 'In a ray' → 『祈り』 (inori, 'prayer').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『祈り』 (inori, 'prayer') is common at Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, where people pray for health, success, or peace. It's also used in expressions like 『お祈りします』 (o-inori shimasu, 'I pray for you') to wish someone well.
Forms
Base: 祈りBase noun form. Derived from the verb 『祈る』 (inoru, 'to pray'), this noun refers to the act or content of praying. Used in contexts like 『祈りを捧げる』 (inori o sasageru, 'to offer a prayer').