Japanese meaning of 天真爛漫
Reading:
てんしんらんまん (tenshin ranman)
English Translation:
Innocent and naive
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Innocent, pure, and full of natural charm.
Cultural Context:
Used positively to praise innocence, often about children or nature.
飾らず純真で、明るく朗らかなさま。
子どもや自然の純真さを褒める際によく使われる。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase with “な” for adjective use.
Trap for English Speakers
May be misunderstood as childish rather than charming.
Example
Basic Example
子どもの天真爛漫な笑顔に癒やされる。
I’m healed by the innocent smile of a child.
Applied Example
彼女の天真爛漫な笑顔が、場の空気を一変させた。
Her innocent and radiant smile transformed the atmosphere in an instant.