VocabJLPT N1
asteroid
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. asteroid
  2. 2. Asteroid
This noun refers to a small rocky body that orbits the sun, typically found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. It is used in scientific and news contexts when discussing space and planetary science.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

There's apparently an asteroid observation event at the park nearby!

Sentence 2

After dinner, my kid asked, "Do asteroids fall down to Earth?"

Sentence 3

The training session explained that "quality control of asteroid data is critical."

Sentence 4

She said, "My resolve is as solid as an asteroid's core."

Sentence 5

Is that model on the desk shaped like an asteroid?