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English - Japanese
Sky
skaɪ
Very common
~ 1700
~ 1700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
空 (そら, sora), 天 (てん, ten), 大空 (おおぞら, oozora), 空模様 (そらもよう, soramoyou)
Sky meanings in Japanese
空 (そら, sora)
Example:
The sky is blue today.
今日は空が青いです。
Look at the stars in the sky.
空にある星を見てください。
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in everyday conversation and literature.
Note: This is the most common translation and refers to the expanse above the Earth, typically associated with weather and celestial bodies.
天 (てん, ten)
Example:
He believes in heaven and the sky.
彼は天と空を信じています。
The sky is a symbol of freedom.
空は自由の象徴です。
Usage: FormalContext: Often used in a philosophical or religious context.
Note: This term can also refer to heaven or the celestial realm in a more abstract sense.
大空 (おおぞら, oozora)
Example:
The eagle flies high in the big sky.
鷲は大空高く飛びます。
We camped under the vast sky.
私たちは広い大空の下でキャンプをしました。
Usage: InformalContext: Used to emphasize the vastness of the sky, often in poetic or descriptive language.
Note: This term conveys a sense of grandeur and is often used in literature.
空模様 (そらもよう, soramoyou)
Example:
The sky looks cloudy today.
今日は空模様が曇っています。
Check the sky for any signs of rain.
雨の兆候は空模様を見てください。
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used when discussing weather conditions.
Note: This term refers to the appearance or condition of the sky, especially in relation to weather forecasting.
Sky's synonyms
heaven
Heaven refers to the expanse of space above the earth where celestial objects are located.
Example: The stars twinkled brightly in the night sky.
Note: Heaven is often used poetically or metaphorically to convey a sense of vastness or beauty.
firmament
Firmament is an archaic term for the sky or heavens, especially when considered as a tangible thing above the earth.
Example: The clouds drifted lazily in the blue firmament.
Note: Firmament is a more formal or literary term compared to 'sky'.
vault
Vault refers to the arched sky or celestial sphere.
Example: The moon shone brightly in the night vault.
Note: Vault is a less common synonym for 'sky' and may evoke a sense of grandeur or majesty.
Sky expressions, common phrases
reach for the sky
To aim for something very high or ambitious.
Example: When setting goals, don't be afraid to reach for the sky.
Note:
the sky's the limit
There are no limits to what can be achieved or reached.
Example: With hard work and determination, the sky's the limit for what you can achieve.
Note:
pie in the sky
Refers to something that is very unlikely to happen or unrealistic.
Example: Some politicians make promises that sound like pie in the sky.
Note: The phrase 'pie in the sky' shifts the focus to something that is unrealistic or unattainable.
under the same sky
Used to emphasize a shared experience or connection despite physical distance.
Example: Although we are miles apart, we are still under the same sky.
Note:
out of a clear blue sky
Unexpectedly or without any warning.
Example: The news of his resignation came out of a clear blue sky; nobody expected it.
Note:
skyrocket
To increase rapidly and dramatically.
Example: Sales of the new product skyrocketed after the successful marketing campaign.
Note: The term 'skyrocket' emphasizes the sudden and steep increase in something's value or quantity.
head in the clouds
To be out of touch with reality or impractical.
Example: She's got her head in the clouds if she thinks she can finish that project in a day.
Note: This phrase uses 'clouds' metaphorically to suggest being disconnected from reality.
Sky everyday (slang) expressions
sky's the limit
Referencing the idea that there is no limit to what one can achieve.
Example: I believe that with hard work, the sky's the limit for you.
Note:
sky-high
Means something is extremely high or expensive.
Example: The prices in the city are sky-high; I can't afford to live there.
Note: Specifically refers to extreme height or cost, not just the sky itself.
skyscraper
A very tall building with many floors.
Example: The skyline of the city is filled with impressive skyscrapers.
Note: Refers to a specific type of tall building, not just any building that reaches the sky.
skylark
To engage in playful and noisy activities, often outdoors.
Example: Let's skylark by the lake this weekend; it will be so much fun!
Note: Implies playing or frolicking outdoors, not just any playful activity.
skydive
To jump from an aircraft and free-fall before opening a parachute.
Example: I finally worked up the courage to skydive, and it was the most exhilarating experience of my life!
Note: Specifically refers to the act of jumping out of an aircraft for recreational or sport purposes.
skywalk
An elevated walkway, often connecting buildings or providing scenic views.
Example: The city has a beautiful skywalk that offers stunning views of the skyline.
Note: Refers to a specific type of walkway typically high above the ground, not just any walkway.
Sky - Examples
The sky is so blue today.
The stars twinkle in the night sky.
The birds fly high in the sky.
Sky grammar
Sky - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: sky
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): skies, sky
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): sky
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): skied
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): skying
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): skies
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): sky
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): sky
Syllables, Separation and Stress
sky Contains 1 syllables: sky
Phonetic transcription: ˈskī
sky , ˈskī (The red syllable is stressed)
Sky - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
sky: ~ 1700 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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