衛星
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 衛星
1
Astronomy
(natural) satellite; moon
Examples
衛星は今軌道に乗っている。
The satellite is now in orbit.
2
Abbreviation
(artificial) satellite
Kanji in this Word
衛
16 strokes
Frequency: 400
JLPT N1
Grade 5
Meanings
defense
protection
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エイ
エ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
もり
い
まもる
星
9 strokes
Frequency: 844
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
star
spot
dot
mark
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほし
-ぼし
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