Strokes: 4
Etymology: Originally written showing a person with an enlarged head, which symbolised uppermost / upper part. This character then became associated with that which is up above.
Mnemonic: PERSON'S HEAD IS CLOSEST PART TO HEAVEN
Combinations:
天使 (tennshi) angel
天皇 (tenno) emperor
天下り (amakudari) descent from heaven
(Based upon Henshall, 1998)
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