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JLPT N3nounLevel estimated by Bebop

宇う宙ちゅう

uchuu

universe, space

Example sentences

  1. 宇宙うちゅうには限かぎりはない。

    There is no limit to the universe.

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  2. 神かみは宇宙うちゅうを創造そうぞうした。

    God made the universe.

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  3. 宇宙うちゅうは神秘しんぴに満みちている。

    Space is full of mystery.

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Kanji in 宇宙

  • 宇eaves; roofOnウ
  • 宙mid-air; airOnチュウ

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