English–Japanese

“heaven” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitengoku

Example

多くの人が天国を信じています。ō ku no hito ga ten goku o shin ji te i ma su

Many people believe in heaven.

Illustration for 天国 (heaven)

How to say “heaven” in Japanese

“Heaven” in Japanese is 天国 (tengoku).

Centers on the idea of a sacred realm where souls are believed to go after death.

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

Example sentences with 天国

この美しい庭は、まるで天国のようです。ko no utsuku shi i niwa wa ma ru de ten goku no yō de su

This beautiful garden seems like heaven.

Tips for using 天国

  • In English, heaven usually suggests a blessed afterlife, while paradise can also describe any place or situation of perfect comfort.

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