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How do you say "universe" in Japanese?
宇宙
uchuu
In Japanese, "universe" is 宇宙 (uchuu).
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Pronunciation
Uchuu is oo-choo, two syllables with a long second vowel, giving it a vast, open feeling.
Writing and usage
宇宙 is written using kanji. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
宇宙は広大で神秘的です。
uchuu ha koudai de shinpiteki desu.
The universe is vast and mysterious.
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How to remember 宇宙
That drawn-out 'choo' sound feels endless, matching how vast the universe, uchuu, really is.
Related words
- breeze そよ風 soyo kaze
- gale 強風 kyoufuu
- monsoon モンスーン monsuun
- blizzard ブリザード burizaado
- drizzle 霧雨 kirisame
- downpour 豪雨 gouu
- humidity 湿度 shitsudo
- temperature 温度 ondo
- climate 気候 kikou
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Questions about 宇宙
How do you pronounce 宇宙?
Uchuu is oo-choo, two syllables with a long second vowel, giving it a vast, open feeling.
Is 宇宙 formal or casual?
宇宙 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 宇宙 written in Japanese?
宇宙 is written using kanji. Romanised, it reads as uchuu.
Where can I practice Japanese words for free?
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"Universe" in other languages
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