Prayer
A Prayer
noun, verbal noun, の adjective
You pray and make a request, as a prayer to some deity at a shrine or temple.
This usually refers to making a wish or asking for a favor from a deity, like prosperity, good health, or winning an important sports game.
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
車のバックミラーに、安全祈願のお守りがぶら下がっていた。
A safety prayer charm was hanging from the car's rearview mirror.
無事にビザが取れるよう、神社でご祈願してきました。
I went to a shrine to pray that I could get my visa without any trouble.
ご祈願は、神社でもお寺でもできますよ。
You can offer a prayer at either a shrine or a temple.
コウイチは、火星人の戦勝祈願のおどりをおどることができます。
Koichi can do the war dance of the Martians.