English–Japanese
“on earth” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajichikyūjō
Example
地球上にはたくさんの生き物がいます。chi kyū jō ni wa ta ku sa n no i ki mono ga i ma su
There are many living things on Earth.
How to say “on earth” in Japanese
“On earth” in Japanese is 地球上 (chikyūjō).
Describes something as existing or happening anywhere on Earth rather than in a particular place.
Example sentences with 地球上
地球上で使える水は、全体のごく一部です。chi kyū jō de tsuka e ru mizu wa zen tai no go ku ichi bu de su
Only a small portion of the water on Earth is available for use.
Tips for using 地球上
- In careful English, "on Earth" can mean either on the planet or, in questions such as "What on Earth?", an expression of surprise, while 地球上 (chikyūjō) has only the literal spatial meaning.