to pray
01
祈る, 祈願する
to speak to God or a deity, often to ask for help, express gratitude, or show devotion
Intransitive: to pray | to pray for sth
例
In times of trouble, people often pray for guidance and strength.
困難な時には、人々はしばしば導きと力を求めて祈ります。
Every morning, she takes a few minutes to pray for a successful day.
毎朝、彼女は成功した一日のために数分間祈る時間を取ります。
02
祈る, 懇願する
to ask or request something politely or earnestly
Transitive: to pray to do sth
Ditransitive: to pray sb do sth
例
I pray you do not keep me waiting any longer.
これ以上待たせないでくださいとお願いします。
I pray you do not go into the forest at night.
夜に森に行かないようにお願いします。
03
祈る, 願う
to hope or wish for something deeply
Transitive: to pray that
Intransitive: to pray for sth
例
I pray that everything goes well during the exam.
試験中にすべてがうまくいくように祈ります。
He prays that his team wins the championship.
彼は自分のチームが優勝するように祈る。
