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    成功を祈る (seikou o inoru) - I pray for your success

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral to slightly formal

    How it works

    This phrase is composed of the noun 成功 (seikou, success), the object particle を (o), and the verb 祈る (inoru, to pray/wish). It literally translates to 'pray for success' and is commonly used to express well wishes for someone's endeavor or future. The 'I' and 'your' are implied by context.

    Sample sentences

    試験頑張ってね、成功を祈るよ。

    Good luck with your exam, I pray for your success.

    彼の新しい事業の成功を心から祈ります。

    I sincerely pray for the success of his new business.

    皆さんの健康と成功を祈って、乾杯！

    To everyone's health and success, cheers!

    Quick facts

    politeness:The base form 祈る (inoru) is neutral. To make it more polite, one can use the ます form: 成功を祈ります (seikou o inorimasu).
    usage_context:Often used when someone is about to undertake a challenging task, exam, job interview, or a new venture. It conveys heartfelt well wishes.

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    Example

    試験頑張ってね、成功を祈るよ。

    Good luck with your exam, I pray for your success.

    彼の新しい事業の成功を心から祈ります。

    I sincerely pray for the success of his new business.

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