Translation guide
The star Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky, known as the 'Dog Star' in the constellation Canis Major.
Referring to the astronomical object Alpha Canis Majoris, commonly known as Sirius.
The most common Japanese name for Sirius, used in astronomy and everyday contexts.
シリウスは夜空で最も明るい恒星です。
Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky.
Literary or traditional name meaning 'Celestial Wolf Star', used in poetry or historical contexts.
Archaic or poetic name meaning 'Blue Star', rarely used in modern Japanese.
The Celestial Wolf Star shines in the winter night sky.
The Blue Star is the lead star of Canis Major.