祐
祐: divine help (names)
divine help (names)
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Mostly given names. In words it means help from heaven or the gods: 天祐 (heaven's help), 神祐.
Key words
天祐てんゆうdivine aid
神祐しんゆうdivine help
祐筆ゆうひつprivate secretary (feudal era)
Example sentences
道に迷った私たちを救ったのは、まさに天祐だった。
What saved us when we lost our way was truly a stroke of heaven's help.
無事に航海を終えられたのは神祐のおかげだと、船長は感謝した。
The captain gave thanks, saying it was thanks to divine help that the voyage ended safely.
殿様の手紙は、祐筆が代わりに書いていた。
The lord's letters were written on his behalf by a private secretary.