VocabJLPT N1
solar system
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. solar system
  2. 2. Solar System
The system of planets, moons, asteroids, and other bodies that orbit the Sun. It is used in science and astronomy contexts when discussing space and the broader universe.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I borrowed a photo book about the solar system from the library this weekend.

Sentence 2

Last night my kid asked me "what's the solar system?" and I totally panicked.

Sentence 3

At dinner, we had a competition to see who could name all the planets in the solar system.

Sentence 4

This issue directly affects the budget for the solar system observation project.

Sentence 5

At the symposium, I will be sharing findings on exoplanet statistics beyond our solar system.