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Subaru

SW-buh-rw

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."

Word forms

Subarus plural

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Etymology

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

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for Subaru

maru Haru Aaru amaru Charu Masaru Hikaru Koharu Hotaru

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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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