Japanese meaning of 無病息災
Reading:
むびょうそくさい (mubyō sokusai)
English Translation:
Good health
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Wishing for and maintaining good health without illness.
Cultural Context:
Often used in New Year’s greetings and well-wishes.
病気をせず、健康であること。
新年の挨拶や健康祈願でよく使われる。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase as part of “〜を祈る.”
Trap for English Speakers
May be misunderstood as “no disease, fast breath” literally.
Example
Basic Example
無病息災で一年を過ごせますように。
I wish for a year of good health.
Applied Example
健康診断で異常なし。無病息災に感謝する日だ。
The check-up showed no issues — a day to be thankful for being free from illness.