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75 words
Japanese word
重力
Pronunciation
Romajijūryoku
Meaning
- noungravity
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Expresses the pull between bodies with mass, which makes objects fall and allows planets and moons to remain in orbit.
Common phrases
重力が働くjū ryoku ga hatara ku
gravity acts
重力に逆らうjū ryoku ni saka ra u
defy gravity
重力を利用するjū ryoku o ri yō su ru
use gravity
Similar words
引力inryoku: The force of attraction between two objects that have mass.
Definition in Japanese
質量をもつ物体同士が引き合い、物体を落下させる力。shitsu ryō o mo tsu but tai dō shi ga hi ki a i but tai o rak ka sa se ru chikara
Word origin
The Japanese compound 重力 (jūryoku, "gravity") joins 重 (jū, "heavy") with 力 (ryoku, "force"), reflecting the idea of a force that produces weight.
Usage tips
- Japanese 重力 (jūryoku) refers to physical gravity, while English gravity can also describe the serious importance of a matter.
Opposites
- 無重力mujūryokuzero gravitynoun