Meaning of 周天(しゅうてん) in Japanese

周天
Kana Reading
しゅうてん
Romaji
shūten
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    the full scope of the heavens; 360 degrees; one full revolution of the earth
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    twelve years; one full cycle of the Chinese calendar

Related Kanji

周 JLPT 2

8 strokes

circumference, circuit, lap

On'Yomi: シュウ

Kun'Yomi: まわ.り

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天 JLPT 5

4 strokes

heavens, sky, imperial

On'Yomi: テン

Kun'Yomi: あまつ, あめ, あま-

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