加護(かご)

かご
noun
divine protection; blessing
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1. 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(かみ)の加護(かご)を祈(いの)る。
To pray for God's protection.
仏(ほとけ)の加護(かご)のおかげで助(たす)かった。
I was saved thanks to the Buddha's protection.
旅(たび)の安全(あんぜん)を願(ねが)い、神社(じんじゃ)で御加護(ごかご)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(か) (add/grant) + 護(ご) (protect). Used primarily in religious and spiritual contexts.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 守護(しゅご): protection, guardianship — broader; can be secular or divine
  • 御利益(ごりやく): divine favor, blessing — specifically the practical benefits received from prayer
  • 庇護(ひご): protection, patronage — secular protection, as from a powerful person or organization

Usage

The honorific form 御加護(ごかご) is common in prayer and religious expressions. In fantasy fiction and games, 加護(かご) is frequently used for divine blessings granted to characters.

Related Words

Compare: 守護(しゅご) (protection, guardianship)
Compare: 庇護(ひご) (protection, patronage)
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Added 2026.3.28 21:55 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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