黙とう

黙祷、 黙禱

Reading

Kana: もくとう
Romaji: mokutou
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Definition

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silent prayer

Kanji

Readings: モク、 ボク、 だま.る、 もだ.す
Meanings: silence, become silent, stop speaking, leave as is
Readings: トウ、 いの.る、 いの.り、 まつ.る
Meaning: pray

Example Sentence

全員(ぜんいん)死者(ししゃ)にしばし(もく)とうを(ささ)げた。
➥The whole company stood in silence for a few moments, as a tribute to the dead.
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