noun
heaven, earth and man
A traditional East Asian cosmological concept referring to the three realms or fundamental components of the universe. Often used in philosophical, historical, or cultural contexts.
天地人の思想は東洋哲学の基礎の一つです。
The concept of heaven, earth, and man is one of the foundations of Eastern philosophy.
Compound of 天 (heaven), 地 (earth), and 人 (man). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is deeply rooted in Chinese philosophy and was adopted into Japanese thought.