Often used in greetings or well-wishes, such as ご息災ですか (How are you? / I hope you are well). Can also describe a state of being healthy.
I'm very glad to see you in good health.
I was relieved to see you looking well.
averting misfortune; warding off disaster
Buddhist term referring to the prevention of calamities through spiritual practice or divine protection. Not used in everyday conversation.
This sutra is for praying for the prevention of disasters.
health and longevity; long life free from calamity
health and longevity; long life free from calamity
safe and healthy; health and longevity
sound health; perfect health
From Buddhist terminology, combining 息 (breath, rest) and 災 (disaster), originally meaning to stop or prevent calamities. The meaning extended to general well-being and good health.