heaven-sent child (in answer to a Shinto or Buddhist prayer)
もうしご
Noun
1.
heaven-sent child (in answer to a Shinto or Buddhist prayer)
2.
child (e.g. of an era), product
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その天才画家は、まさに芸術の申し子と言えるだろう。
That genius painter could truly be called a child of art.
彼女は両親の長年の願いが叶って生まれた、まさに神の申し子だった。
She was truly a heaven-sent child, born after her parents' long-cherished wish came true.
古い物語には、神仏への祈りによって生まれた申し子の話が多く登場します。
Many old stories feature tales of heaven-sent children born through prayers to gods and Buddhas.
この革新的な技術は、まさに現代社会の申し子と言える。
This innovative technology can truly be called a product of modern society.
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