Translation of Japanese word "宇宙" to English
宇宙
うちゅう
[uchuu]
IPA: /uːt͡ɕiɯ̟ᵝ/ /ɯt͡ɕiɯ̟ᵝ/
Meaning
NounAlternative letter-case form of Universe; Our universe.
How to use
宇宙 (uchuu) — 'universe / space / cosmos'. 宇宙飛行士 (uchuu hikoushi) — astronaut. 宇宙船 (uchuusen) — spaceship.
🇬🇧 English
universe / space
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 宇宙
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): うちゅう
Romaji Transcription: uchuu
Example Sentences
宇宙はとても広いです。
うちゅうはとてもひろいです。
The universe is very vast.
私たちは宇宙を探しています。
わたしたちはうちゅうをさがしています。
We are searching for the universe.
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- 宇宙旅行— space travel
Frequency rank: #796 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "宇宙" mean?▼
The Japanese word "宇宙" means "universe / space" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "宇宙"?▼
The word "宇宙" is read as "うちゅう" (uchuu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a vast space including celestial bodies and stars.".
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