Meaning

Primary

The Earth

Alternatives

The Globe, Earth

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The earth sphere! It's where we live and the planet we call home. It's the earth!

Reading

ちきゅう
  • 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

Common Word Combinations

  • 地球にいる

    to be on earth

    地球にある

    to be on earth

    地球に住む

    to live on earth

Context Sentences

地球は美しい青色をしています。

The earth is beautifully blue.

コウイチは一体どこへ行ったのかな?地球の上にはいると思うんだけど...。

Where did Koichi go? I think he's somewhere on earth though...

地球の環境を守ることは重要です。

It is important to protect the environment of the earth.

Kanji Composition