惑星
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Base noun form. Refers to celestial bodies orbiting a star. Often used in scientific and everyday contexts, e.g., 『地球は惑星です』 (chikyuu wa wakusei desu, 'Earth is a planet').
Theme
At a local astronomy club meeting, User and their friend Akira discuss space exploration and the possibility of life on other planets.
惑星
わくせい
planet
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Think of a 'wandering star' in the sky — that's a planet! 'Wakusei' sounds like 'walking star' → 惑星 (wakusei, 'planet').
Cultural Note
In Japan, planets like 『火星』 (kasei, 'Mars') and 『金星』 (kinsei, 'Venus') are popular in astronomy and science fiction. The word 『惑星』 (wakusei, 'planet') is commonly used in educational contexts and media.
Forms
Base: 惑星Base noun form. Refers to celestial bodies orbiting a star. Often used in scientific and everyday contexts, e.g., 『地球は惑星です』 (chikyuu wa wakusei desu, 'Earth is a planet').