願掛け
gankake
Common
noun
Translations
1.
making a wish
2.
vow
Notes
願掛け is a cultural practice in Japan where individuals make a wish or vow, often at a shrine, in hopes of achieving a specific goal or outcome. It is a common tradition during New Year's or before exams.
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Examples
彼は試験に合格するために神社で願掛けをした。
Kare wa shiken ni goukaku suru tame ni jinja de gankake o shita.
He made a wish at the shrine to pass his exam.
願掛けをすることで、目標を達成する力が湧いてくる。
Gankake o suru koto de, mokuhyou o tassei suru chikara ga waite kuru.
By making a vow, you can gain the strength to achieve your goals.
願掛けをしてから、彼の運が良くなった。
Gankake o shite kara, kare no un ga yokunatta.
After making a wish, his luck improved.