sputnik in Japanese
sputnik in Japanese is スプートニク — sputnik means any of the early Soviet artificial satellites, especially the first one launched in 1957.
sputnik in Japanese
スプートニク
Pronounced: supūtoniku
(historical) Any of a series of Soviet robotic space satellites, especially the first one in 1957.
What does "sputnik" mean?
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noun Any of the early Soviet artificial satellites, especially the first one launched in 1957.
"The launch of Sputnik in 1957 kicked off the space race."
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noun By extension, any artificial satellite.
"Dozens of small sputniks now orbit the Earth."
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sputnik in a sentence
- The launch of Sputnik in 1957 kicked off the space race.
- Dozens of small sputniks now orbit the Earth.
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What is "sputnik" in Japanese?
"sputnik" in Japanese is スプートニク. sputnik means: Any of the early Soviet artificial satellites, especially the first one launched in 1957.
How do you pronounce スプートニク?
"sputnik" in Japanese is スプートニク, pronounced "supūtoniku".
How do you use "sputnik" in a sentence?
Example: "The launch of Sputnik in 1957 kicked off the space race." In Japanese, "sputnik" is スプートニク.
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