人工衛星
Meanings
1
artificial satellite; man-made satellite
Refers to any human-made object placed into orbit around the Earth or another celestial body. Common in news and technical contexts.
Japan has launched many artificial satellites.
Images from artificial satellites are used in weather forecasting.
Usage patterns
- 人工衛星を打ち上げるto launch an artificial satellite
That country launched its first artificial satellite.
- 人工衛星が〈場所〉を周回するfor a satellite to orbit a place
The artificial satellite orbits around the Earth.