JLPT N3
衛星
衛星 is any object that orbits a planet, like a natural moon or a man-made satellite.
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Other forms
人工衛星 jinkou eisei - artificial satellite
1 Noun
Natural Satellite / Moon
A natural object, like a moon, that orbits a planet.
Example
木星 に は たくさん の 衛星 が あり ます 。
Jupiter has many moons (satellites).
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2 Noun
Artificial Satellite
A man-made object sent into orbit for purposes like GPS, weather forecasting, or TV broadcasts.
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