English–Japanese
“astronomy” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitenmon
Example
子どものころから天文に興味があります。ko do mo no ko ro ka ra ten mon ni kyō mi ga a ri ma su
I have been interested in astronomy since I was a child.
How to say “astronomy” in Japanese
“Astronomy” in Japanese is 天文 (tenmon).
Centers on observing celestial bodies and phenomena and explaining the order and workings of the universe.
Example sentences with 天文
私は図書館で天文の本を何冊も借りています。watashi wa to sho kan de ten mon no hon o nan satsu mo ka ri te i ma su
I borrow several books on astronomy from the library.
Tips for using 天文
- The English distinction between astronomy and astrology gives 天文 (tenmon) a useful scientific association: astronomy concerns the universe, not predictions based on stars.