恩頼みたまのふゆ

noun

divine grace; divine protection; boon from the gods or emperor

Archaic honorific term for a blessing or favor bestowed by a deity or a high authority such as the emperor. Not used in modern everyday speech.

• 古ふるい祝詞のりとには「恩頼みたまのふゆ」という言こと葉ばが神かみの恵めぐみを表あらわすのに使つかわれている。

  In old Shinto prayers, the word 恩頼 is used to express divine grace.