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VocabJLPT N1

heaven and earth

Noun

Definitions

1. heaven and earth
2. the universe
3. land
4. top and bottom

This noun literally means "heaven and earth" and is used to express the entire universe, the natural world, or an enormous difference between things. It can be used poetically or in the expression meaning "a world of difference."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"If you're going to live in this world, do the right thing," my father said.

Sentence 2

Standing at the doorway, looking up at the sky, I was struck by the vastness of heaven and earth.

Sentence 3

"Don't go against the laws of heaven and earth" — the master was strict about that.

Sentence 4

"There are no coincidences between heaven and earth," my grandmother used to say.

Sentence 5

The kid next door asked me, "Does heaven and earth mean outer space?"