noun
heavenly grandson; descendant of a god
Refers specifically to the grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu in Japanese mythology, Ninigi-no-Mikoto, or more broadly to a divine descendant. Used in mythological and historical contexts.
天孫降臨の神話は日本神話の重要な部分です。
The myth of the descent of the heavenly grandson is an important part of Japanese mythology.
天孫族は天照大神の子孫とされています
The Tenson tribe is said to be descended from Amaterasu.
From 天 (heaven) + 孫 (grandchild). The term is rooted in Japanese mythology, referring to the divine lineage of the imperial family.