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公転 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • orbit noun The curved path an object follows as it travels around another body due to gravity, such as a planet around the sun.
  • revolution noun A forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favour of a new system.

Senses

公転 is used for these senses in English:

  • orbit (astronomy, transitive) To circle or revolve around another object or position.
  • revolution (astronomy) In the case of celestial bodies, the traversal of one body along an orbit around another body.

orbit — full definition

  1. noun The curved path an object follows as it travels around another body due to gravity, such as a planet around the sun.
  2. noun A sphere of influence, activity, or interest that surrounds someone or something.
  3. verb To move in a circular or curved path around something.

revolution — full definition

  1. noun A forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favour of a new system.
  2. noun A dramatic and sweeping change in ideas, methods, or circumstances.
  3. noun One complete turn of an object around a central axis or orbit.

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