Translation of Japanese word "惑星" to English
惑星
わくせい
[wakusei]
IPA: /wakusei/
Meaning
NounA celestial body that orbits a star (such as the Sun), is massive enough to be rounded by its own gravity, and has cleared its orbital neighborhood of other objects. In our solar system: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
How to use
惑星 (wakusei) — 'planet'. 太陽系の惑星 — planet of the solar system. 地球 (chikyuu) — Earth. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
planet
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 惑星
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): わくせい
Romaji Transcription: wakusei
Example Sentences
惑星は大きな星です。
わくせいはおおきなほしです。
The planet is a large star.
惑星が近づいてきました。
わくせいがちかづいてきました。
The planet is approaching.
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- 惑星は大きな星です。— The planet is a large star.
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What does the Japanese word "惑星" mean?▼
The Japanese word "惑星" means "planet" in English.
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The word "惑星" is read as "わくせい" (wakusei). 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: "惑星は大きな星です。".
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