How to say "providence" in Japanese

• 冥利みょうりCommon
  nounCovers 'providence' as the favor or blessing one receives, often felt as good fortune. Used especially in the phrase 冥利に尽きる, expressing gratitude for undeserved luck or kindness.
• 守りまもりCommon
  nounGlossed 'providence' but really means protection or guardianship — being watched over and defended. Choose it when 'providence' suggests protective care rather than fortunate blessing.

For 'providence' as divine favor or blessing, use 冥利; for the sense of being watched over or protected, 「守り」 is the closer choice, though it basically means protection.

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• 冥利みょうりprovidence
• プロヴィデンスprovidence
• 皇天こうてんprovidence
• 天意てんいdivine will
• 冥加みょうがdivine protection
• 天道様てんとうさまthe sun
• 冥助みょうじょdivine protection
• 守りまもりprovidence
• お天道様おてんとさまprovidence
• 天心てんしんdivine will
• 配剤はいざいdispensation (e.g. of heaven)
• 摂理せつり(divine) providence