子こ安やす地じ蔵ぞう

noun

Ksitigarbha as guardian of childbirth

A form of Jizō (Ksitigarbha) venerated for safe childbirth and the protection of children. Often found at temples and roadside statues.

See also: 地蔵

• 子こ安やす地じ蔵ぞうは安あん産ざんや子こ育そだての守まもり本ほん尊ぞんとして信しん仰こうされている。

  Koyasu Jizō is worshipped as a guardian deity for safe childbirth and child-rearing.