This is the 4943rd most frequent Japanese word.
祈念
"祈念" means "prayer" or "wish."
In this sentence, '祈念' (kinen) is used generally to mean 'prayer,' highlighting its purpose for invoking or expressing hope or wish for peace.
私たちは平和のための祈念を持続させるべきです。
We should continue the prayers for peace.
Here, '祈念' is used to refer to an organized event or occasion, typically held to commemorate or express prayers for a specific purpose.
毎年、祈念式典が市役所で開催されます。
Every year, a commemorative ceremony is held at the city hall.
In this usage, '祈念' (kinen) represents a personal or collective prayer or wish directed towards a specific cause, emphasizing its emotional or purposeful connotation.