grandchild of Amaterasu; Ninigi no Mikoto
Archaic mythological term specifically referring to Ninigi no Mikoto, the grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu, who descended to earth.
In old texts, 皇御孫 is used as a term for the heavenly grandchild.
descendant of Amaterasu; imperial lineage; emperor
Extended use referring to any descendant of Amaterasu, especially the imperial family or the emperor himself. Often found in classical or poetic contexts.
皇御孫 is an old word referring to the emperor.
Refers to the entire myth of the descent of the heavenly grandchild, while 天孫 specifically denotes the grandchild himself.
Most common kanji form for this mythological term.
Alternate kanji form; less common than 天孫.
Rare, more elaborate kanji form.
Compound of 天 (heaven) and 孫 (grandchild), with the honorific prefix 御 (mi) in the longer form 皇御孫. The reading すめみま is archaic and associated with Shinto mythology.