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[き(祈)·とう(祷)]
kitou
noun, suru verb

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[き(祈)·と·う]
kitou
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[き(祈)·とう(禱)]
kitou
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English Meaning(s) for 祈祷

noun, suru verb
  1. prayer; grace (at meals)
  2. exorcism
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Definition and Synonyms for 祈祷

Pray address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship
Synonyms: 念じる, 祈る, 祈念, 祈祷, 祈願, 称名, 立願
Supplication the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
Synonyms: 心願, 祈り, 祈る, 祈念, 祈祷, 祈請, 祈願, 願, 願い
Prayer reverent petition to a deity
Synonyms: 心願, 祈り, 祈る, 祈念, 祈祷, 祈請, 祈願, 願, 願い
Pray say a prayer
Synonyms: 念じる, 祈る, 祈念, 祈祷, 祈願, 称名, 立願

Meanings for each kanji in 祈祷

» pray; wish
» pray

Categories 祈祷 is a member of

Commune communicate intimately with
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Worship the activity of worshipping
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Asking the verbal act of requesting
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Sample Sentences for 祈祷

Now there are charms and talismans for your pet that you can have blessed.
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