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Japanese symbol for “seraph”

Romaji: shitenshi
seraph

In Japanese, seraph is , read (shitenshi).

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

  1. n seraph

Kanji and stroke order

kindling fire
on: シ
kun: おこ.る、おこ.す、さかん
16 strokes
heavens, sky, imperial
on: テン
kun: あまつ、あめ、あま-
4 strokes · JLPT 4
use, send on a mission, order
on: シ
kun: つか.う、つか.い、-つか.い、-づか.い
8 strokes · JLPT 3

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
しれつ shiretsufierce (fight, competition, etc.); severe; hot
おこす okosuto build (a fire); to make; to start
おきび okibiglowing ember (either red hot charcoal or the glowing remains of burnt firewood); live charcoal
おきる okiruto be kindled (fire); to be made
しねつ shinetsuintense heat
てんのう tennouEmperor of Japan
てんき tenkiweather
てんさい tensaigenius; prodigy; natural gift
しよう shiyouuse; application; employment

Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.

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