English–Japanese

“gravity” in Japanese

Japanese

Also引力 (inryoku)

Pronunciation

Romajijūryoku

Example

月では重力が弱いです。tsuki de wa jū ryoku ga yowa i de su

Gravity is weaker on the Moon.

Illustration for 重力 (gravity)

How to say “gravity” in Japanese

“Gravity” in Japanese is 重力 (jūryoku).

Expresses the pull between bodies with mass, which makes objects fall and allows planets and moons to remain in orbit.

Full entry for 重力: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 重力

物体は重力によって地面に引かれます。but tai wa jū ryoku ni yo tte ji men ni hi ka re ma su

Objects are pulled toward the ground by gravity.

Tips for using 重力

  • Japanese 重力 (jūryoku) refers to physical gravity, while English gravity can also describe the serious importance of a matter.

Other Japanese words for “gravity”

地球の引力で、物は下に落ちます。chi kyū no in ryoku de mono wa shita ni o chi ma su

Objects fall down because of Earth's gravity.

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