子こ安やす

noun

safe childbirth; easy delivery

Abbreviation of longer terms like 子安観音 or 子安地蔵. Used in contexts of praying for or ensuring a safe birth.

• 子こ安やすを願ねがってお寺てらにお参まいりした。

  I visited the temple to pray for a safe childbirth.

noun

guardian deity of children; protector of childbirth

Refers to Buddhist figures like Ksitigarbha (Jizō) or Avalokiteśvara (Kannon) in their role as protectors of children and safe birth. Often part of longer names such as 子安観音 or 子安地蔵.

See also: 子安観音 · 子安地蔵

• このお寺てらの子こ安やす地じ蔵ぞうは、安あん産ざんのご利り益やくがあると信しんじられている。

  The Koyasu Jizō at this temple is believed to grant blessings for safe childbirth.