Meaning

Primary

Mars

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The fire star is Mars. This should be easy to remember, because Mars is the only planet in our solar system that's the color of fire.

Reading

かせい
  • 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

Common Word Combinations

  • 火星行き

    Mars-bound

    火星上

    on Mars

    火星人

    a Martian

Context Sentences

火星には水がありますか?

Does Mars have water?

できれば今すぐ火星に行きたいと思っています。

I would like to go to Mars right now if possible.

火星の日の入りは空が青く見えるそうです。

Apparently, the sunset sky looks blue on Mars.

Kanji Composition