天てんの使つかい

expression, noun

angel; heavenly messenger

Literally 'messenger of heaven'. A somewhat poetic or religious term for an angel, often used in contexts like Christianity or mythology. Compare with 天使 (てんし), the more common word for 'angel'.

See also: 天使

• 彼かの女じょはまるで天てんの使つかいのように優やさしい笑え顔がおをしていた。

  She had a gentle smile, just like an angel.