How to say 'Genius' in Japanese | 天才

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The Japanese word for Genius is 'Tensai', written as 天才 in Japanese.'Genius' in hiragana is てんさい.

word

天才

Meaning

Genius

Reading

てんさい

tensai

Kanji

天Heaven 才Talent, Age

Explanation

The Japanese noun '天才 (てんさい)' refers to a person who possesses extraordinary intellectual or creative abilities, often described as a 'genius'. This term is used to highlight exceptional talent or brilliance in a specific field, such as art, science, or music. For example: he is a genius「彼は天才だ」(かれはてんさいだ). That child is a genius「あの子は天才だ」(あのこはてんさいだ). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something exceptionally well-made or innovative, though this usage is less common. It is important to note that '天才' carries a strong positive connotation and is often used to express admiration or awe.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

6495

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 天才

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

天

Meaning

Heaven

kanji

才

Meaning

Talent, Age

Words Related to 天才 Through the Kanji 天

These 12 Words contain the Kanji 天 as well.

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天皇

Meaning

Emperor

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天気予報

Meaning

Weather forecast

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天

Meaning

Sky, Heaven

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天の川

Meaning

Milky Way

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雨天

Meaning

Rainy weather

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天下

Meaning

World

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天井

Meaning

Ceiling

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天然

Meaning

Nature

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天気

Meaning

Weather

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天国

Meaning

Heaven

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歩行者天国

Meaning

Pedestrian zone

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天候

Meaning

Weather

Words Related to 天才 Through the Kanji 才

This Word contains the Kanji 才 as well.

word

才能

Meaning

Talent

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'Tensai' means 'Genius' .

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