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Meanings
1
obsolete term
Obsolete term for India, used historically in Buddhist contexts. Modern Japanese uses インド.
Long ago, Tenjiku was known as the holy land of Buddhism.
2
cotton sheeting (abbreviation)
abbreviation
Abbreviation of 天竺木綿 (てんじくもめん), a type of cotton sheeting. Rare standalone use.
See also: 天竺木綿
Tenjiku is sometimes used as an abbreviation for tenjiku-momen (cotton sheeting).
3
Prefix-like use meaning foreign or imported, often in historical or product names.
Tenjiku-sarasa (imported chintz) was popular in the Edo period.
4
ultra-spicy; extra hot
Prefix-like use for extremely spicy food, especially in modern ramen or curry contexts.
Tenjiku ramen is popular with those who love super spicy food.