Translation guide
Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac, represented by the bull. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to by its Latin-derived name or translated as the 'bull constellation' in astronomical contexts.
星座は何？私は牡牛座です。
What's your sign? I'm a Taurus.
Casual conversation. In polite speech, use 私は牡牛座です (わたしはおうしざです).
Referring to the astrological sign Taurus, typically in horoscopes or personality descriptions.
The standard Japanese term for the zodiac sign Taurus. Used in horoscopes and everyday conversation about star signs.
私の星座は牡牛座です。
My star sign is Taurus.
牡牛座の人は頑固だと言われています。
People born under Taurus are said to be stubborn.
Katakana rendering of the English/Latin name. Common in casual contexts, especially among younger people or in media.
タウラスってどんな性格？
What kind of personality does Taurus have?
Referring to the constellation Taurus in the night sky.
The astronomical term for the constellation Taurus. Note the slight difference in kanji from the astrological sign (牡牛座 vs おうし座).
おうし座にはプレアデス星団があります。
The Pleiades star cluster is in the constellation Taurus.
牡牛座 (おうしざ) is used for the astrological sign, while おうし座 (おうしざ) is used for the astronomical constellation. The pronunciation is the same, but the kanji differ. In many contexts, 牡牛座 is the default for horoscopes.