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衛星
eisei
Description
「衛星」は、地球のような星のまわりを回る星や、人が宇宙に打ち上げる機械のことです。
"衛星" refers to a star that orbits a planet like Earth, or a machine launched into space by humans.
月は地球の衛星で、テレビや天気予報にも人工衛星が使われています。
The moon is Earth's 衛星, and artificial 衛星 are used for TV and weather forecasts.
Meanings
衛星eisei
a natural satellite orbiting a planet
月は地球の衛星です。
The moon is Earth's satellite.
衛星eisei
an artificial satellite launched into space
新しい衛星が宇宙に打ち上げられた。
A new satellite was launched into space.
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Notes
- Etymology
衛 (guard/defend) + 星 (star), literally a star that guards or accompanies another.
- Nuance
often shortened from 人工衛星 (artificial satellite) when context is clear.
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