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天仙 (てんせん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

天てん仙せん

Meanings

1

heavenly immortal

In Taoism, a celestial being who has attained immortality and dwells in the heavens. Contrasts with 仙人 (earthly immortal).

See also: 仙人 (せんにん)

道どう教きょうでは、天てん仙せんは最さい高こう位いの仙せん人にんとされる。
In Taoism, the heavenly immortal is considered the highest rank of immortal.

Kanji

天heavens, sky, imperial
仙hermit, wizard, cent

Related words

仙せん人にん
仙人 is a broader term for a Taoist immortal, often an earthly hermit with supernatural powers, while 天仙 specifically refers to a celestial immortal residing in heaven.

Etymology

From Chinese 天仙 (tiānxiān), composed of 天 'heaven' and 仙 'immortal'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with Taoist celestial beings.