English–Japanese

“launching” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihassha

Example

ロケットを発射します。ro ke tto o has sha shi ma su

We launch a rocket.

Illustration for 発射 (launching)

How to say “launching” in Japanese

“Launching” in Japanese is 発射 (hassha).

Describes sending something out with force, especially a rocket, projectile, or other object.

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

Example sentences with 発射

天候が悪いため、ロケットの発射は延期されました。ten kō ga waru i ta me ro ke tto no has sha wa en ki sa re ma shi ta

The rocket launch was postponed because of bad weather.

Tips for using 発射

  • English speakers use launch for both rockets and new products, but 発射 (hassha) refers to physically sending an object out, as in a rocket launch.

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