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Subaru

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Subaru (name) means a Japanese car manufacturer, whose name refers to a star cluster known in the West as the Pleiades. Example: “They drove a Subaru through the mountains.”

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A Japanese car manufacturer, whose name refers to a star cluster known in the West as the Pleiades.
"They drove a Subaru through the mountains."
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Etymology

From Japanese "subaru," meaning "unite," also the traditional name for the Pleiades star cluster.

Origin: Japanese

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Subaru” mean?
The word “Subaru” means a Japanese car manufacturer, whose name refers to a star cluster known in the West as the Pleiades.
How do you pronounce “Subaru”?
“Subaru” is pronounced SW-buh-rw ([ˈsu̟w.bə.ɹu̟w] in IPA).
How do you use “Subaru” in a sentence?
Here is “Subaru” used in a sentence: “They drove a Subaru through the mountains.”
What part of speech is “Subaru”?
“Subaru” is a name.
Where does the word “Subaru” come from?
The word “Subaru” comes from Japanese. From Japanese "subaru," meaning "unite," also the traditional name for the Pleiades star cluster.
Is “Subaru” a common word?
“Subaru” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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