天狗
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 天狗
1
tengu; red-faced and long-nosed goblin said to reside deep in the mountains
2
Idiomatic expression
bragging; conceit; braggart; boaster; conceited person
Kanji in this Word
天
4 strokes
Frequency: 512
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
heavens
sky
imperial
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あまつ
あめ
あま-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あき
あも
た
たかし
て
なま
狗
8 strokes
Meanings
puppy
dog
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ク
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いぬ
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