仏ほとけさん

noun

Buddha; the Buddha

Familiar, affectionate way to refer to the Buddha, often used in everyday speech or by children.

• おばあちゃんは毎まい朝あさ仏ほとけさんにお祈いのりしている。

  Grandma prays to the Buddha every morning.

noun

deceased person; the departed

Euphemistic, familiar term for a deceased person, especially a family member. Often used when speaking to children or in informal contexts.

• 仏ほとけさんは優やさしい人ひとだったね。

  The departed was a kind person, wasn't he?