Translation and Meaning of: 星座 - seiza
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 星座 (seiza) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: seiza
Kana: せいざ
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: constellation
Meaning in English: constellation
Definition: It refers to the pseudo shape formed by a certain number of stars that appear in the sky. Its position changes over time.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (星座) seiza
星座 is a Japanese word that means "constellation". The first part of the word, 星 (hoshi), means "star", while the second part, 座 (za), means "seat" or "place". Therefore, the word 星座 can be interpreted as "place of stars". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when astronomy was an important discipline in the Japanese imperial court. During this period, constellations were used for orientation and divination. The word 星座 was created to describe these groupings of stars in the night sky. Since then, the word has been used to refer to constellations all over the world.How to Write in Japanese - (星座) seiza
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Synonyms and Similar - (星座) seiza
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
星占い; ほしざ; せいざ
Words containing: 星座
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Words with the same pronunciation: せいざ seiza
Example Sentences - (星座) seiza
Below are some example sentences:
私は星座を観察するのが好きです。
Watashi wa seiza wo kansatsu suru no ga suki desu
I like to observe the constellations.
I like to observe constellations.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "I"
- 星座 (seiza) - noun meaning "constellation"
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence, in this case, "constellation"
- 観察する (kansatsu suru) - verb meaning "to observe"
- のが (noga) - particle that indicates the nominal subject function, in this case, "observe constellations"
- 好き (suki) - adjective meaning "to like"
- です (desu) - linking verb indicating a polite statement
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "constellation" é "(星座) seiza". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
