noun
natural satellite; moon
Astronomical term for a celestial body orbiting a planet; includes moons of other planets.
木星には多くの衛星がある。
Jupiter has many moons.
月は地球の
The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite.
noun
artificial satellite
Abbreviation of 人工衛星; commonly used for man-made satellites in news and everyday contexts.
See also: 人工衛星
新しい通信衛星が打ち上げられた。
A new communications satellite was launched.
衛星放送で海外の番組を見る。
I watch overseas programs via satellite broadcasting.