星座
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Noun for a group of stars forming a pattern, often associated with zodiac signs. Used in astronomy and astrology, e.g., 『おとめ座』 (Otome-za, 'Virgo constellation').
Theme
On a clear night, User and their friend Aiko are stargazing in a park. Aiko is an astronomy enthusiast, and User is learning about constellations.
星座
せいざ
constellation
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Imagine stars forming a 'constellation' (星座 seiza sounds like 'say za' as in 'say the zodiac'). 'Say za' → 星座 (seiza, 'constellation').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『星座』 (seiza, 'constellation') is popular in astrology and stargazing. Many people check their 『星座占い』 (seiza uranai, 'constellation fortune-telling') in magazines or apps.
Forms
Base: 星座Noun for a group of stars forming a pattern, often associated with zodiac signs. Used in astronomy and astrology, e.g., 『おとめ座』 (Otome-za, 'Virgo constellation').