清せい穆ぼく

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

gentle and pure

Used in formal letters to express wishes for the recipient's health and happiness. Rare literary word; not used in everyday conversation.

• 時じ候こうの挨あい拶さつに「清せい穆ぼくの候こう」と書かくことがある。

  In seasonal greetings, one may write '清穆の候' (in this gentle and pure season).

• 手て紙がみの末まつ文ぶんに「ご清せい穆ぼくをお祈いのり申もうし上あげます」と添そえる。

  At the end of a letter, one adds 'I pray for your gentle and pure well-being.'