health and longevity; long life free from calamity
Rare yojijukugo expressing the wish for a long, healthy life untouched by disaster. Often seen in traditional or religious contexts. The reversed form 息災延命 is also used.
See also: 息災延命
I visited the temple to pray for health and longevity.
Reversed form with the same meaning; both are rare yojijukugo.
Rare yojijukugo; the reading えんみょうそくさい is also possible but less common.
A yojijukugo combining 延命 (prolonging life) and 息災 (being free from disaster). The exact historical origin is uncertain.