constellation in Japanese
constellation in Japanese is 星座, 星群, 一群 — constellation means a recognized pattern or group of stars in the sky, often named after a mythological figure or shape.
constellation in Japanese
星座
Pronounced: seiza
(modern, _, astronomy) Any of the 88 regions of the sky officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region. [from 1920s]
星座
Pronounced: seiza
(astronomy) An arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure (especially one from mythology) or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognized by astronomers; an asterism.
星群
Pronounced: seigun
(astronomy) An arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure (especially one from mythology) or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognized by astronomers; an asterism.
一群
Pronounced: ichigun
A wide, seemingly unlimited, assortment.
群れ
Pronounced: mure
A wide, seemingly unlimited, assortment.
集まり
Pronounced: atsumari
A wide, seemingly unlimited, assortment.
What does "constellation" mean?
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noun A recognized pattern or group of stars in the sky, often named after a mythological figure or shape.
"Orion is one of the easiest constellations to spot in winter."
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noun A group of related things, ideas, or people considered together.
"The report described a constellation of factors behind the company's collapse."
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noun A group of satellites working together for the same purpose.
"The company launched a new constellation of satellites to provide global internet."
constellation in a sentence
- Orion is one of the easiest constellations to spot in winter.
- Ancient sailors used constellations to navigate the open sea.
- The report described a constellation of factors behind the company's collapse.
- The company launched a new constellation of satellites to provide global internet.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "constellation" in Japanese?
"constellation" in Japanese is 星座, 星群, 一群. constellation means: A recognized pattern or group of stars in the sky, often named after a mythological figure or shape.
How do you pronounce 星座?
"constellation" in Japanese is 星座, pronounced "seiza".
How do you use "constellation" in a sentence?
Example: "Orion is one of the easiest constellations to spot in winter." In Japanese, "constellation" is 星座, 星群, 一群.
Are there other ways to say "constellation" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "constellation": 星座, 星群, 一群, 群れ, 集まり.
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