(きどう)

きどう
noun
orbit; trajectory; track
1. orbit, trajectory
The curved path of a celestial body or spacecraft around another object due to gravity.
Earth revolves around the sun along its orbit.
They succeeded in putting the artificial satellite into orbit.
(つき)軌道(きどう)楕円形(だえんけい)している
The moon's orbit is elliptical.
2. track, rail
The rails on which trains or trams run.
The bullet train tracks were maintained.
3. course, path
Figuratively, the expected or proper course of action or development.
The project has finally gotten on track.
My life has gone off track.
It takes time for a new business to get on track.

USAGE: 軌道(きどう) has both literal (astronomy/transportation) and figurative uses.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

SCIENTIFIC TERMS:

  • 円軌道(えんきどう) - circular orbit
  • 楕円軌道(だえんきどう) - elliptical orbit
  • 静止軌道(せいしきどう) - geostationary orbit

IDIOMATIC EXPRESSION: 軌道(きどう)() is frequently used figuratively to mean that a project, business, or effort has reached a stable, successful state.

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