Translation guide
The planet Jupiter is referred to as 木星 (もくせい) in Japanese. In mythological contexts, the Roman god Jupiter is ユーピテル or ジュピター.
Referring to the planet Jupiter in astronomical or everyday contexts.
Standard Japanese word for the planet Jupiter. Used in all contexts.
木星は太陽系で最大の惑星です。
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.
Referring to Jupiter, the king of the Roman gods, equivalent to Greek Zeus.
Direct transliteration of the Latin 'Iuppiter'. Common in academic or mythological contexts.
ユーピテルはローマ神話の最高神です。
Jupiter is the supreme god in Roman mythology.
Transliteration from English 'Jupiter'. Often used in popular culture, such as astrology or movies.
ジュピターは木星の英語名です。
'Jupiter' is the English name for the planet Jupiter.