Meaning

Primary

Solar System

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The lineage of the sun (太陽) is that of everything surrounding it. This is the solar system.

Reading

たいようけい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. Will help to know 太陽.

Context

Context Sentences

太陽系には惑星はいくつあるんだっけ?

How many planets does the solar system have?

Kanji Composition