Meaning

Primary

Satellite

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

A defense star isn't really a star, but it is something shiny in the sky that can look like a star if it's bright enough. This is a satellite, and while it's not always defensive, satellites can have defensive properties. Think ion canons and video and things like that.

Reading

えいせい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You know them both already, so you should be able to read this word!

Context

Context Sentences

落下する衛星を避けることは、不可能ではありません。

It’s not impossible to avoid a falling satellite.

Kanji Composition