息そく災さい

noun, na-adjective

good health; well-being

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.

• ご息そく災さいで何なによりです。

  I'm very glad to see you in good health.

• 息そく災さいな姿すがたを見みて安あん心しんした。

  I was relieved to see you looking well.

noun

averting misfortune; warding off disaster

Buddhist term referring to the prevention of calamities through spiritual practice or divine protection. Not used in everyday conversation.

• このお経きょうは息そく災さいを祈いのるためのものです。

  This sutra is for praying for the prevention of disasters.