天国
てんごく
tengoku
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 86 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
天国 (てんごく (tengoku)) means "Heaven". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Heaven
Also : paradise · Kingdom of Heaven
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Example Sentences
キリスト教では天国への信仰がある。
キリストきょうではてんごくへのしんこうがある。
Christianity has faith in heaven.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して~に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)~をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって~にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ~にしろ/にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって~をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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