English–Japanese

“angel” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoエンジェル (enjeru)

Pronunciation

Romajitenshi

Example

絵の中に天使がいます。e no naka ni ten shi ga i ma su

There is an angel in the picture.

Illustration for 天使 (angel)

How to say “angel” in Japanese

“Angel” in Japanese is 天使 (tenshi).

Refers to a spiritual being that serves as a messenger or attendant of a god, often shown with wings.

Full entry for 天使: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 天使

弟は白い服を着て、天使のように笑います。otōto wa shiro i fuku o ki te ten shi no yō ni wara i ma su

My little brother wears white clothes and smiles like an angel.

Tips for using 天使

  • In everyday English, angel can also describe a very kind or helpful person, as in "She is an angel," extending the idea of a benevolent heavenly being to human praise.

Other Japanese words for “angel”

この絵にはエンジェルが描かれています。ko no e ni wa e n je ru ga ega ka re te i ma su

There is an angel in this picture.

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