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天
天 (readings: てん, あめ, あま; Japanese kanji) means “sky / heaven”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 天気 (weather).
What does 天 mean?
| Kanji | 天 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | sky / heaven |
| Readings | てん, あめ, あま |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 天
天 is read てん or あめ or あま depending on the word.
Example words with 天
| Example | 天気 (weather) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14