Japanese

ちきゅう
Meaning: Earth
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

地
球

Example sentences

The Earth revolves around the sun.
ユーラシア大陸は地球上で最大の面積を誇っている。
The Eurasian continent boasts the largest area on Earth.
宇宙船は無事に地球へ帰還した。
The spacecraft returned safely to Earth.
地球は巨大な球の形をしている。
The Earth is shaped like a giant sphere.
地球の重力は月よりも強い。
Earth's gravity is stronger than the moon's.
地球は大気に包まれている。
The earth is surrounded by the atmosphere.
地球温暖化は生態系に深刻な影響を及ぼしている。
Global warming is exerting a serious influence on the ecosystem.
太陽系には、地球を含めて八つの惑星があります。
There are eight planets in the solar system, including Earth.
地球の表面の約七割は、海水で覆われている。
About 70% of the Earth's surface is covered with seawater.
地球温暖化の影響で、海面が上昇していると言われている。
It is said that sea levels are rising due to the effects of global warming.

Usage Notes

The planet where humans live. Often used in scientific and geographical contexts.

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