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外宇宙 (がいうちゅう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

外がい宇う宙ちゅう

Meanings

1

noun

Refers to the region beyond Earth's atmosphere; often used in science fiction or astronomical contexts.

外がい宇う宙ちゅうからの信しん号ごうを探たん知ちした。
We detected a signal from outer space.

Kanji

外outside
宇eaves, roof, house
宙mid-air, air, space

Similar words

宇う宙ちゅう
宇宙 is the general term for 'universe' or 'space', while 外宇宙 specifically emphasizes the region outside Earth or the solar system.

Etymology

Compound of 外 (outside) and 宇宙 (universe/space). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern for technical terms.