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[あめ()]
ame
noun

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[あま()]
ama

English Meaning(s) for 天

noun
  1. sky

Definition and Synonyms for 天

Heaven the abode of God and the angels
Synonyms: ヘブン, パラダイス, 上天, 上界, 十万億土, , , 天上, 天上界, 天国, 天堂, 極楽, 極楽浄土
Sphere the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
Synonyms: スカイ, 一天, 上天, 九天, 大空, , , 天上, 天球, 天空, , , , ,
Sky the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
Synonyms: スカイ, 大空, , , 天上, 天の原, 天空, 太虚, , , , , , 雲居

Meanings for each kanji in 天

» heavens; sky; imperial

Categories 天 is a member of

Surface the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
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Atmosphere the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body
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Imaginary Place a place that exists only in imagination
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Sample Sentences for 天

Poverty is, in a sense, a blessing.
Opportunities of time vouchsafed by Heaven are not equal to advantages of situation afforded by the Earth, and advantages of situation afforded by the Earth are not equal to the union arising from the accord of Men.

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