How to Say "Guardian Angel" in Japanese

守護天使

shugotenshi

The English phrase "guardian angel" is translated into Japanese as 守護天使 (shugotenshi).

The term 守護天使 is primarily used in religious or spiritual contexts to refer to a celestial being that protects a person.

Meaning: spirit (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

shugotenshi

While 守護天使 is the literal translation, a person might instead say they have a 守護霊 (shugorei), which refers to a 'guardian spirit' or a protective ancestor rather than a celestial being with wings.
In modern anime and pop culture, 守護天使 is often used metaphorically to describe a person who protects someone's emotional well-being or secrets, moving far beyond its literal religious definition.
The word 'tenshi' in 守護天使 is also a homophone for the word meaning 'emperor's son' or 'prince', though they are written with different kanji.

彼の守護天使が彼を守ってくれます。
His guardian angel protects him.
守護神が私たちを見守っていると信じています。
I believe that our guardian angel is watching over us.
彼女は自分の守護天使を信じている。
Kanojo wa jibun no shugo tenshi o shinjite iru.
She believes in her guardian angel.
守護天使が私を守ってくれた気がする。
Shugo tenshi ga watashi o mamotte kureta ki ga suru.
I feel like a guardian angel protected me.
あの物語には守護天使が登場する。
Ano monogatari ni wa shugo tenshi ga toujou suru.
A guardian angel appears in that story.

Daigaku and Himari are talking about a lucky accident.

大翔 Hiroto

危なかったけど、助かったよ。
Abunakata kedo, tasukatta yo.
That was close, but I'm safe.
陽葵 Himari

きっと守護天使が助けてくれたんだね。
Kitto shugo tenshi ga tasukete kureta n da ne.
I'm sure a guardian angel helped you.
大翔 Hiroto

本当にそうだと思うよ。
Hontō ni sō da to omou yo.
I really think so too.
陽葵 Himari

大翔は運がいいね。
Daigaku wa un ga ii ne.
You are lucky, Daigaku.

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