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divine protection; heavenly blessing; grace
Protection or blessing from a god, Buddha, or supernatural power. Used in religious and spiritual contexts to express the belief that one is being watched over and protected.
神の加護を祈る。
To pray for God's protection.
仏の加護のおかげで助かった。
I was saved thanks to the Buddha's protection.
旅の安全を願い、神社で御加護をいただいた。
Wishing for a safe journey, I received a divine blessing at the shrine.
Spiritual protection granted by a deity or the Buddha. Composed of 加 (add/grant) + 護 (protect). Used primarily in religious and spiritual contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 神の加護: divine protection (Shinto/general)
- 仏の加護: Buddha's protection
- 御加護: divine protection (honorific form)
- 加護を祈る: to pray for divine protection
- 加護を受ける: to receive divine protection
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 守護: protection, guardianship — broader; can be secular or divine
- 御利益: divine favor, blessing — specifically the practical benefits received from prayer
- 庇護: protection, patronage — secular protection, as from a powerful person or organization
USAGE:
The honorific form 御加護 is common in prayer and religious expressions. In fantasy fiction and games, 加護 is frequently used for divine blessings granted to characters.