Translation guide
In Japanese, the constellation and galaxy are referred to by their astronomical names, while the mythological figure is known by her Greek name. The plant genus is called by its scientific name or a Japanese common name.
The constellation Andromeda in the night sky.
Standard astronomical term for the constellation Andromeda. The suffix 座 (za) means 'constellation'.
Andromeda is an autumn constellation.
The Andromeda Galaxy (M31), the nearest major galaxy to the Milky Way.
Standard term for the Andromeda Galaxy. 銀河 (ginga) means 'galaxy'.
The Andromeda Galaxy is visible to the naked eye.
Messier catalog number, commonly used in astronomy contexts.
M31 refers to the Andromeda Galaxy.
Princess Andromeda from Greek mythology.
The name of the mythological princess, used directly in Japanese.
Andromeda is a princess in Greek mythology.
The plant genus Andromeda (bog rosemary).
Scientific genus name used in botanical contexts. 属 (zoku) means 'genus'.
Plants of the genus Andromeda grow in wetlands.
Japanese common name for Andromeda polifolia, literally 'princess rhododendron'.
Bog rosemary produces small pink flowers.