Kannon; Avalokiteshvara; Buddhist deity of compassion
Respectful name for the Bodhisattva of Compassion, widely venerated in Japanese Buddhism. Often used in prayers, temple names, and everyday expressions of gratitude or supplication.
See also: 観音
観音様にお参りに行きました。
I went to pray to Kannon.
I rely on Kannon's compassion.
Slang; a euphemistic or humorous reference based on the shape of a small Buddhist image. Not used in formal or medical contexts.
Apparently, 'Kannon-sama' is sometimes used as slang.