Japanese word

宇宙飛行士

Pronunciation

Romajiuchūhikōshi

Meaning

  • nounastronaut

Example

将来、宇宙飛行士になりたいです。shō rai u chū hi kō shi ni na ri ta i de su

I want to be an astronaut someday.

Illustration for 宇宙飛行士 (astronaut)

More examples

宇宙飛行士が地球の写真を撮りました。u chū hi kō shi ga chi kyū no sha shin o to ri ma shi ta

An astronaut took pictures of Earth.

Core concept

Describes a person prepared to leave Earth in a spacecraft and carry out tasks in outer space.

Common phrases

  • 宇宙飛行士になるu chū hi kō shi ni na ru

    become an astronaut

Definition in Japanese

訓練を受け、宇宙船で宇宙空間に行って任務を行う人。kun ren o u ke u chū sen de u chū kū kan ni i tte nin mu o okona u hito

Word origin

The compound 宇宙飛行士 (uchū hikōshi, "astronaut") joins 宇宙 (uchū, "outer space") and 飛行士 (hikōshi, "flight specialist").

Usage tips

  • When astronauts leave a spacecraft, they wear spacesuits that provide air and protection.

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