Japanese symbol for “heavenly”
天津
あまつ
Romaji: amatsu
heavenly; imperial
In Japanese, heavenly is 天津, read あまつ (amatsu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-f heavenly; imperial
Written forms: 天津、天つ. Readings: あまつ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “heavenly”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 天来 | てんらい tenrai | heavenly; divine; inspired |
| 在天 | ざいてん zaiten | in heaven; heavenly |
| 天の | あめの ameno | heavenly; celestial; divine |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 天皇 | てんのう tennou | Emperor of Japan |
| 天気 | てんき tenki | weather |
| 天才 | てんさい tensai | genius; prodigy; natural gift |
| 天然 | てんねん tennen | nature; spontaneity |
| 天国 | てんごく tengoku | paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven |
| 天井 | てんじょう tenjou | ceiling |
| 津波 | つなみ tsunami | tsunami; tidal wave |
| 興味津々 | きょうみしんしん kyoumishinshin | very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in) |
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