Translation guide
Alpha Lyrae is the brightest star in the constellation Lyra, commonly known as Vega. In Japanese, it is typically referred to by its proper name ベガ (Vega) or its Bayer designation こと座α星 (Kotozā Arufa-sei).
Referring to the star by its common proper name in everyday or astronomical contexts.
The most common Japanese name for the star Vega, used in both casual and scientific contexts.
ベガはこと座で一番明るい星です。
Vega is the brightest star in the constellation Lyra.
Referring to the star by its Bayer designation in formal astronomical contexts.
The standard Japanese rendering of 'Alpha Lyrae' using the constellation name and Greek letter.
こと座α星は地球から約25光年離れています。
Alpha Lyrae is about 25 light-years away from Earth.
The traditional Japanese name for Vega, associated with the Tanabata festival. It refers to the weaver princess Orihime.
七夕には織姫と彦星が会えると言われています。
It is said that Orihime and Hikoboshi can meet on Tanabata.
A literary or classical Chinese-influenced name for Vega, meaning 'Weaving Girl Star'. Rarely used in modern Japanese.
織女星は夏の夜空に輝く。
The Weaving Girl Star shines in the summer night sky.
The abbreviated Bayer designation, sometimes used in scientific papers or star charts. The reading is an approximation of the English letters.
α Lyr はスペクトル型A0Vの星です。
α Lyr is a star of spectral type A0V.