noun
the three powers (heaven, earth, and man)
Formal or literary term from East Asian cosmology. Refers to the triad of 天 (heaven), 地 (earth), and 人 (man).
三才とは、天・地・人の三つの力を指す。
The three powers refer to the three forces of heaven, earth, and man.
noun
everything in the universe
Extended formal use: the totality of existence, derived from the cosmological triad. Rare in modern conversation.
古典では、三才が森羅万象を表すことがある。
In classical texts, the three powers sometimes represent all things in the universe.