also: おてんとうさま
Personified, affectionate term for the sun, often used in everyday speech, especially by or with children. Carries a warm, familiar tone.
The sun has come out, so let's hang the laundry.
The child said, 'Good morning, Mr. Sun.'
Extended from the sun as a divine, watchful presence. Used in expressions implying moral oversight, e.g., お天道様が見ている (the heavens are watching).
Heaven is watching, so I can't do anything bad.