noun
health and longevity; long life free from calamity
A yojijukugo expressing the wish or state of living a long, healthy life untouched by disaster or illness. Often used in blessings, prayers, or formal well-wishing contexts.
新年のご挨拶として、ご家族の息災延命をお祈り申し上げます。
As a New Year's greeting, I pray for the health and longevity of your family.
このお守りは息災延命のご利益があるとされています。
This amulet is said to bring blessings of health and long life.
A yojijukugo combining 息災 (safety from disaster, good health) and 延命 (prolonging life). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern of pairing auspicious concepts in four-character compounds.