JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
天 — heavens
- Reading
- テン・あまつ・あめ・あま\~
- Meaning
- heavens; sky; imperial
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
天 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is テン・あまつ・あめ・あま\~ and it means heavens; sky; imperial. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
天 appears in everyday japanese words such as 天 (heavenly), 天井 (ceiling) and 天体 (heavenly body).
Japanese words containing 天
Frequently asked questions
What does 天 mean in Japanese?
天 means heavens; sky; imperial in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 天 read?
天 is read テン・あまつ・あめ・あま\~. Reading it inside real words — 天 and 天井 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 天 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 天 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 天 in a word?
A common word containing 天 is 天 (あまつ) — "heavenly". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 天 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 天 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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