noun
divine protection; divine blessing; providence
Refers to the unseen protection or favor of gods or buddhas. Often used in religious or spiritual contexts.
ご先祖様の冥加があって、無事に帰ってこられた。
Thanks to the divine protection of my ancestors, I was able to return safely.
na-adjective
Used as an adjectival noun to describe a state of being blessed or fortunate, often implying divine favor.
こんなに良い天気に恵まれるなんて、冥加なことだ。
To be blessed with such good weather is truly fortunate.
noun
monetary offering (to a temple or shrine)
Abbreviation of 冥加金. Refers to a monetary offering made to a temple or shrine, often in gratitude for divine protection.
See also: 冥加金
お寺に冥加を納める。
I make a monetary offering to the temple.
noun
Edo-period business tax
Historical abbreviation of 冥加金, referring to a form of business tax during the Edo period. Rare and archaic outside historical contexts.
See also: 冥加金
江戸時代には、商人は冥加を納める義務があった。
During the Edo period, merchants were obliged to pay a business tax called myōga.