Meaning

Primary

Pluto

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The underworld king star is the dwarf planet Pluto. Since Pluto was the ruler of the underworld in classical mythology, this makes a lot of sense!

Reading

めいおうせい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

冥王星の軌道は不規則で、太陽を一周する期間は約250年です。

Pluto's orbit is irregular, and it takes about 250 years to go around the sun once.

冥王星は天文学者クライド・トンボーによって、1930年2月18日に発見された。

Pluto was discovered on February 18 1930 by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh.

冥王星が惑星から準惑星に降格された理由を説明できますか?

Can you explain why Pluto was demoted from planet to dwarf planet?

Kanji Composition