祈り — meaning in English

English meaning

• grace noun Smooth, elegant movement or manner.
• prayer noun Words or thoughts directed to a god or higher power, as thanks, request, or worship.

Senses

祈り is used for these senses in English:

• grace (countable) A short prayer of thanks before or after a meal.
• prayer (uncountable) A practice of communicating with one's God, or with some spiritual entity.

grace — full definition

1. noun Smooth, elegant movement or manner.
2. noun A short prayer of thanks said before or after a meal.
3. noun A short extra period of time allowed before a deadline or obligation takes effect.
4. noun Unearned kindness or favor, especially divine mercy in religious contexts.
5. verb To add elegance or honor to something by one's presence or by decorating it.

prayer — full definition

1. noun Words or thoughts directed to a god or higher power, as thanks, request, or worship.
2. noun A hoped-for outcome that seems very unlikely; a faint chance.

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