noun
heavenly protection; divine help
Rare, formal term for protection or assistance from a deity or heaven. Mostly found in religious or literary contexts.
古文書には、戦勝は神祐によるものだと記されている。
In ancient documents, it is recorded that victory in battle was due to divine protection.
Compound of 神 (divine, god) and 祐 (help, protection). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is formed from classical Chinese elements and used in Japanese religious or literary texts.