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zodiac in Japanese

zodiac in Japanese is 十二宮, 星座, ゾディアック — zodiac means the band of sky that follows the sun's yearly path, traditionally divided into twelve constellations or "signs.".

zodiac in Japanese

十二宮
noun
Pronounced: juunikyuu
(astrology) The twelve equal divisions of the zodiacal region into signs or houses, each named for a prominent constellation in the region.
星座
noun
Pronounced: seiza
(astrology) The twelve equal divisions of the zodiacal region into signs or houses, each named for a prominent constellation in the region.
ゾディアック
noun
Pronounced: zodiakku
(astronomy) The ecliptic: the belt-like region of the celestial sphere corresponding to the apparent path of the sun over the course of a year.
黄道帯
noun
Pronounced: kōdōtai
(astronomy) The ecliptic: the belt-like region of the celestial sphere corresponding to the apparent path of the sun over the course of a year.

What does "zodiac" mean?

  1. noun The band of sky that follows the sun's yearly path, traditionally divided into twelve constellations or "signs."
    "She reads her horoscope based on where the sun sits in the zodiac."
  2. noun Any of several astrological systems built around twelve fixed signs, such as the Chinese zodiac.
    "In the Chinese zodiac, 2026 is the Year of the Horse."

zodiac in a sentence

  • She reads her horoscope based on where the sun sits in the zodiac.
  • Astronomers once used the zodiac to track the movement of the planets.
  • In the Chinese zodiac, 2026 is the Year of the Horse.

Common Japanese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "zodiac" in Japanese?

"zodiac" in Japanese is 十二宮, 星座, ゾディアック. zodiac means: The band of sky that follows the sun's yearly path, traditionally divided into twelve constellations or "signs."

How do you pronounce 十二宮?

"zodiac" in Japanese is 十二宮, pronounced "juunikyuu".

How do you use "zodiac" in a sentence?

Example: "She reads her horoscope based on where the sun sits in the zodiac." In Japanese, "zodiac" is 十二宮, 星座, ゾディアック.

Are there other ways to say "zodiac" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "zodiac": 十二宮, 星座, ゾディアック, 黄道帯.

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