Talent, Ability

Interesting Fact

One of the most famous Japanese words containing 才 is 天才 (tensai)—“genius.” The first kanji, 天, means heaven/sky, while 才 means talent or ability. Put them together and you get the wonderfully dramatic idea of “heavenly talent.” ☁️🧠 Someone isn't merely talented—they seem to have received their ability directly from heaven! That's why you’ll hear 天才！ in Japanese when someone does something unbelievably clever or impressive.