天つ
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Meanings
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noun-modifying (irregular)
archaic
Archaic prenominal modifier used in classical Japanese, often in poetic or mythological contexts. Appears in fixed expressions like 天つ神 (heavenly gods) or 天つ風 (heavenly wind).
"Amatsu kami" refers to the heavenly gods appearing in Japanese mythology.
The expression "amatsu kaze" (heavenly wind) can be found in old waka poetry.