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heavenly god
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. heavenly god
  2. 2. heavenly gods
  3. 3. spirit of Sugawara no Michizane
  4. 4. Tenmangu shrine (dedicated to Michizane's spirit)
A term referring to a heavenly deity or divine spirit, often associated with the god of learning Sugawara no Michizane. It is also the name of a famous shrine in Osaka and a district in Fukuoka, both popular for students praying for academic success.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The village elders here apparently still fear the wrath of the heavenly gods.

Sentence 2

I gave a presentation at an outside lecture explaining regional differences in Tenjin worship.

Sentence 3

Don't you think this miracle might be the work of the gods?

Sentence 4

The roof tiles in this town are modeled after the Tenjin crest.

Sentence 5

See, I told you — that's the heavenly god's punishment right there!