私の天使
watashi no tenshi
The Japanese phrase for "my angel" is 私の天使 (watashi no tenshi).
How do you pronounce it?
watashi no tenshi
Did you know?
- Japanese culture often associates 天使 with the 'cute' aesthetic known as kawaii, leading the word to be used more frequently to describe babies and small children than romantic partners.
- The word 天使 is a loanword from Chinese Buddhist terminology, though its modern usage in Japanese is heavily influenced by Western Christian imagery.
- Because 'tenshi' is a loan-concept from Western-influenced imagery, it is often written in Katakana as 'エンジェル' (enjeru) in song lyrics or fashion to give it a more modern, stylish, and less religious feel.
Examples in context
- 君は私の天使だ。Kimi wa watashi no tenshi da.You are my angel.
- 私の天使へ、愛を込めて。Watashi no tenshi e, ai o komete.To my angel, with love.
- 彼女は私の天使のような存在です。Kanojo wa watashi no tenshi no you na sonzai desu.She is like an angel to me.
Example conversation
Kenta is talking to Yui after she helps him with a difficult task.
- 健太 Kenta助けてくれてありがとう。私の天使だね。Tasukete kurete arigatō. Watashi no tenshi da ne.Thank you for helping me. You're my angel.
- 結衣 Yuiそんな風に言われると照れるよ。Sonna fū ni iwareru to tereru yo.I'm blushing because you said that.
- 健太 Kenta本当だよ。君がいてくれてよかった。Hontō da yo. Kimi ga ite kurete yokatta.I mean it. I'm glad you're here.
- 結衣 Yuiいいえ、どういたしまして。Iie, dōitashimashite.No, you're very welcome.
