noun, na-adjective
Often used in greetings or well-wishes, such as ご息災ですか (How are you? / I hope you are well). Can also describe a state of being healthy.
ご息災で何よりです。
I'm very glad to see you in good health.
息災な姿を見て安心した。
I was relieved to see you looking well.
noun
averting misfortune; warding off disaster
Buddhist term referring to the prevention of calamities through spiritual practice or divine protection. Not used in everyday conversation.
このお経は息災を祈るためのものです。
This sutra is for praying for the prevention of disasters.