Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 天道(てんとう) in Japanese

天道, 天路
Kana Reading
てんとう, てんどう, あまじ
Romaji
tentō, tendō, amaji
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    the sun
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    god of heaven and the earth
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    laws governing the heavens
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    celestial path; celestial motion
  • Parts of speech
    Buddhist term
    Meaning
    deva realm (svarga)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    path in the heavens


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

13 strokes

path, route, road, distance

On'Yomi: ロ, ル

Kun'Yomi: -じ, みち

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JLPT 5

4 strokes

heavens, sky, imperial

On'Yomi: テン

Kun'Yomi: あまつ, あめ, あま-

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JLPT 5

12 strokes

road-way, street, district, journey, course, moral, teachings

On'Yomi: ドウ, トウ

Kun'Yomi: みち

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