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天てん竺じく

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Meanings

1

noun

India (archaic)

obsolete term

Obsolete term for India, used historically in Buddhist contexts. Modern Japanese uses インド.

2

noun

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

3

noun, used as a prefix

foreign; imported

Prefix-like use meaning foreign or imported, often in historical or product names.

4

noun, used as a prefix

ultra-spicy; extra hot

Prefix-like use for extremely spicy food, especially in modern ramen or curry contexts.