Meaning

Primary

Genius

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A genius from heaven is still a genius.

Reading

てんさい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. As long as you know the readings for these kanji, you should be able to read this word just fine.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 天才にする

    to make someone a genius

    天才にみえる

    to look like a genius

    天才になる

    to become a genius

Context Sentences

あの女の子は天才だ。

That girl is a genius.

いつか天才テニスプレイヤーとよばれたいです。

I want to be called a genius tennis-player someday.

そのゴリラは、まぎれもなく天才だ。

That gorilla is definitely a genius.

Kanji Composition