- (n) (1) (てんとう, てんどう only) the sun; (2) (てんとう, てんどう only) god of heaven and the earth; (3) (てんとう, てんどう only) laws governing the heavens; (4) (てんとう, てんどう only) celestial path; celestial motion; (5) {Buddh} (See 六道) deva realm (svarga); (6) (あまじ only) path in the heavens[edict]