living god; saintly person
Refers to a person revered as if they were a deity, often for extraordinary virtue, wisdom, or miraculous deeds. Can be used literally for a deity incarnate or figuratively for an exceptionally saintly individual.
The villagers revered him like a living god.
彼女の慈善活動は生き神様と称えられるほどだった。
Her charitable work was so remarkable that she was praised as a saintly person.