Tenmei

was a Japanese era name (年号, "nengō", lit. year name), also known as "Temmei", after "An'ei" and before "Kansei." This period started in April 1781 and ended in January 1789. During this time, the emperor was .
The "nengō" "Tenmei" means "Heavenly Radiance". The kanji means "dawn" or "daybreak".