望遠鏡
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Noun meaning 'telescope.' Used to observe distant objects, especially in astronomy. Example: 『望遠鏡で星を見る』 (bōenkyō de hoshi o miru, 'look at stars with a telescope').
Theme
At a stargazing event, User and their friend Aya talk about using a telescope to observe the night sky.
望遠鏡
ぼうえんきょう
telescope
Everyday Life & SurvivalTechnology & Devices
Memory Hook
Imagine looking through a 'bōenkyō' (望遠鏡) to see faraway stars. 'Bōen' sounds like 'bow and' as in bow and arrow, shooting your gaze far away like a telescope!
Cultural Note
In Japan, telescopes are popular for stargazing, especially during events like 『流星群』 (ryūseigun, 'meteor showers') or at observatories. The word 『望遠鏡』 (bōenkyō) literally means 'far-looking mirror,' reflecting its function.
Forms
Base: 望遠鏡Noun meaning 'telescope.' Used to observe distant objects, especially in astronomy. Example: 『望遠鏡で星を見る』 (bōenkyō de hoshi o miru, 'look at stars with a telescope').