Translation guide
A meteorite is a piece of rock or metal from space that survives passage through the atmosphere and hits the Earth's surface. In Japanese, the most common and general term is 隕石 (いんせき).
meteorite
Referring to a meteorite in general, scientific, or everyday contexts.
The standard word for 'meteorite'. Used in both scientific and casual contexts.
I saw a meteorite at the museum.
A meteorite fell to Earth.
Specifically an iron meteorite. Used in scientific or collector contexts.
This iron meteorite is very heavy.
Stony meteorite, a scientific classification.
Stony meteorites are the most common type.
Talking about a meteorite that has been found, collected, or is on display.
Same word, but often used with modifiers like 発見された (found) or 展示されている (on display).
He discovered a meteorite in the desert.
Describing the event of a meteorite falling or hitting something.
A meteor (the streak of light) is 流星 (りゅうせい) or 流れ星 (ながれぼし). A meteorite is the rock that reaches the ground. Using 流星 for a meteorite is incorrect.