“The sun” in Japanese
Short answer
The sun in Japanese is “天道” (tendou). Full meaning: the sun; god of heaven and the earth; laws governing the heavens.
Other ways to say “The sun” in Japanese
日輪
nichirin the sun
三光
sankou the Sun, the Moon and the stars; three 20-point cards (high-scoring meld)
天日
tenpi the sun, sunlight, heat of the sun; the sun
テンド
tendo the sun; god of heaven and the earth; laws governing the heavens
さんこう
sankou the Sun, the Moon and the stars; three 20-point cards (high-scoring meld)
サンコウ
sankou the Sun, the Moon and the stars; three 20-point cards (high-scoring meld)
曜霊
yourei the sun
お日様
ohisama the Sun
天道様
tentousama the sun, providence, god
お天道様
otentosama the sun, Sol
日月星辰
jitsugetsuseishin the Sun, the Moon and the stars, the heavenly bodies
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