地球は地軸を中心として回転している。

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地球は地軸を中心として回転している。

English Translation

The Earth rotates on its axis.

Furigana

地球(ちきゅう)は地軸(ちじく)を中心(ちゅうしん)として回転(かいてん)している。

Romanji

Chikyū wa chijiku o chūshin toshite kaitenshiteiru.

Words

地球 (ちきゅう)

the earth; the globe

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

地軸 (ちじく)

earth's axis

を (を)

indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.

中心 (ちゅうしん)

center; centre; middle; heart; core; focus; pivot; emphasis; balance; -centered; -centred; -focussed; -oriented; centered on; focussed on

として (として)

as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...

回転 (かいてん)

rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning