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惑星
wakusei
Description
惑星は、太陽のまわりを回っている大きな星のことです。
A 惑星 is a large star that orbits around the sun.
地球や火星も惑星の一つで、理科の授業でよく出てきます。
Earth and Mars are also 惑星, often mentioned in science classes.
Meanings
惑星wakusei
a planet, a body orbiting a star
地球は太陽系の惑星です。
The Earth is a planet in the solar system.
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Notes
- Etymology
惑 (to wander/confuse) + 星 (star); ancient people saw planets 'wandering' among fixed stars.
- Nuance
惑星 means planet specifically, while 星 broadly covers stars, planets, and celestial bodies.
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