noun
Ksitigarbha as guardian of childbirth
A form of Jizō (Ksitigarbha) venerated for safe childbirth and the protection of children. Often found at temples and roadside statues.
See also: 地蔵
子安地蔵は安産や子育ての守り本尊として信仰されている。
Koyasu Jizō is worshipped as a guardian deity for safe childbirth and child-rearing.
地蔵 is the general term for Ksitigarbha; 子安地蔵 specifically refers to the aspect associated with childbirth and children.
Compound of 子安 (koyasu, 'easy childbirth') and 地蔵 (Jizō, 'Ksitigarbha'). The derivation is transparent from the components.