This is the 1189th most frequent Japanese word.
祈願
"祈願" means "prayer" or "wish," often directed toward a deity or for a specific goal.
In this sentence, "祈願" means to pray or wish fervently for a desired outcome, emphasizing a personal or specific intention.
彼は試験の合格を祈願しました。
He prayed for success in his exam.
Here, "祈願" expresses a solemn and collective prayer or wish, often used in formal or religious contexts.
災害の犠牲者の魂の平安を祈願する。
Pray for the peace of the souls of the disaster victims.
This usage of "祈願" refers to performing a prayer at a specific place, like a shrine, for the well-being or success of someone or something.