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[かい(回)·てん(天)]
kaiten
noun

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[かい(廻)·てん(天)]
kaiten
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English Meaning(s) for 回天

noun
  1. changing the world; turning the tide
  2. torpedo modified as a suicide weapon (used in WWII)
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Definition and Synonyms for 回天

Restoration the act of restoring something or someone to a satisfactory state
Synonyms: 再興, 再起, 回天, 回復, 復活, 復興, 挽回, 蘇生

Meanings for each kanji in 回天

» -times; round; game; revolve; counter for occurrences
» heavens; sky; imperial

Categories 回天 is a member of

Fixture the act of putting something in working order again
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