Meaning

Primary

Angel

Word Type

noun

Explanation

What would heaven use to send messages and interact with us? An angel. Angels are always being used by the heavenly powers to run errands, deliver messages, and smite a bad guy or two.

Reading

てんし
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 天使のつばさ

    angel wings

    天使の声

    voice of an angel

    天使のすがた

    the figure of an angel

Context Sentences

子犬は天使みたいでした。

The puppy was like an angel.

コウイチ君は、天使のようなスマイルがチャームポイントです。

What's charming about Koichi is his angelic smile.

本当に、あなた天使なんですか?

Are you really an angel?

天使は毎週やって来た。ただし来るのはゴミの日だけだった。

The angel came every week. But only on garbage day.

Kanji Composition