Translation and Meaning of: 衛星 - eisei

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 衛星 (eisei) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: eisei

Kana: えいせい

Type: noun

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衛星

Translation / Meaning: satellite

Meaning in English: satellite

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (衛星) eisei

衛星 (えいせい) is a Japanese word that means "satellite". The first part of the word, 衛 (ei), means "defend" or "protect", while the second part, 星 (sei), means "star". Therefore, the word 衛星 can be interpreted as "protective star" or "defensive star". The etymology of the word dates back to ancient Chinese, where 衛 (wèi) and 星 (xīng) also meant "defend" and "star", respectively. The Japanese word 衛星 is often used to refer to artificial satellites orbiting the Earth.

How to Write in Japanese - (衛星) eisei

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Synonyms and Similar - (衛星) eisei

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人工衛星; 宇宙衛星; 衛星機; 衛星システム

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Words containing: 衛星

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Words with the same pronunciation: えいせい eisei

冷静

reisei

calm; composure; coldness; serenity

訂正

teisei

correction; revision

形成

keisei

education/training

形勢

keisei

condition; situation; perspectives

衛生

eisei

health; hygiene; sanitation; doctor

Example Sentences - (衛星) eisei

Below are some example sentences:

衛星は宇宙から地球を観測するために使われます。

Eisei wa uchuu kara chikyuu wo kansoku suru tame ni tsukawaremasu

Sateles are used to observe the land of space.

  • 衛星 (eisei) - satellite
  • は (wa) - topic particle
  • 宇宙 (uchuu) - space
  • から (kara) - in
  • 地球 (chikyuu) - Earth
  • を (wo) - direct object particle
  • 観測する (kansoku suru) - observe
  • ために (tame ni) - for
  • 使われます (tsukawaremashita) - it is used

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Other words of the same type: noun

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感慨

Kana: かんがい

Romaji: kangai

Translation / Meaning:

strong feelings; deep emotion

未満

Kana: みまん

Romaji: miman

Translation / Meaning:

less than; insufficient

妊娠

Kana: にんしん

Romaji: ninshin

Translation / Meaning:

conception; pregnancy

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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