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火星

Mars


Meaning

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

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

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 火星の大気

    the atmosphere on Mars

    火星の人

    a Martian

    火星の土地

    the land on Mars

  • 火星に行く

    to go to Mars

    火星に向かう

    to head to Mars

    火星にいる

    to be on Mars

  • 火星人

    a Martian

    火星上

    on Mars

    火星行き

    Mars-bound

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