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angel in Japanese

angel in Japanese is 天使, 天の使い — angel means a spiritual being who serves as a messenger of God, traditionally pictured with wings and a robe.

angel in Japanese

天使
noun
Pronounced: tenshi
An incorporeal and holy or semidivine messenger from a deity or other divine entity, traditionally depicted as a youthful, winged figure in flowing robes.
天の使い
noun
Pronounced: tennotsukai
An incorporeal and holy or semidivine messenger from a deity or other divine entity, traditionally depicted as a youthful, winged figure in flowing robes.
天使
noun
Pronounced: tenshi

What does "angel" mean?

  1. noun A spiritual being who serves as a messenger of God, traditionally pictured with wings and a robe.
    "The painting showed an angel descending from the clouds."
  2. noun A person seen as exceptionally kind, innocent, or lovely.
    "Thank you for helping me move — you're an angel."
  3. noun A wealthy individual who provides money to fund a new business or theatrical production.
    "A private angel investor backed the startup in its early days."

angel in a sentence

  • The painting showed an angel descending from the clouds.
  • In the story, an angel appears to warn the shepherds.
  • Thank you for helping me move — you're an angel.
  • The nurse was an angel to every patient on the ward.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "angel" in Japanese?

"angel" in Japanese is 天使, 天の使い. angel means: A spiritual being who serves as a messenger of God, traditionally pictured with wings and a robe.

How do you pronounce 天使?

"angel" in Japanese is 天使, pronounced "tenshi".

How do you use "angel" in a sentence?

Example: "The painting showed an angel descending from the clouds." In Japanese, "angel" is 天使, 天の使い.

Are there other ways to say "angel" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "angel": 天使, 天の使い.

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