ロケット

This is the 590th most frequent Japanese word.


ロケット

Rocket.


Here, 'ロケット' (rocket) is used as a noun referring to a space-faring vehicle.

ロケットは宇宙に飛び立ちます。

The rocket flies to space.


Here, 'ロケット' refers to the component of a firework or missile used for launching.

ロケットを使って花火を飛ばします。

Fireworks are launched using rockets.


In this sentence, 'ロケット' is used metaphorically to describe someone’s speed, equating it to that of a rocket.

彼女のロケットのような速さに驚きました。

I was astonished by her rocket-like speed.