天災
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Base noun form. Refers to natural disasters caused by forces of nature. Example: 『天災に備える』 (tensai ni sonaeru, 'prepare for natural disasters').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are discussing recent news about earthquakes and typhoons in Japan, reflecting on preparedness and historical events.
天災
てんさい
natural calamity, disaster
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Think of 'ten' (天 ten, 'heaven') sending a 'sai' (災 sai, 'disaster') from the sky — a heavenly disaster! 'Ten-sai' → 天災 (tensai, 'natural calamity, disaster').
Cultural Note
『天災』 (tensai, 'natural calamity, disaster') is a common term in Japan for events like earthquakes, typhoons, or floods. Japan is prone to natural disasters, so this word appears frequently in news and safety discussions.
Forms
Base: 天災Base noun form. Refers to natural disasters caused by forces of nature. Example: 『天災に備える』 (tensai ni sonaeru, 'prepare for natural disasters').