Translation guide
Vega is the brightest star in the constellation Lyra and one of the most prominent stars in the summer sky. In Japanese, it is known as 織姫 (Orihime), the celestial weaver princess from the Tanabata legend.
Referring to the star Vega in an astronomical or general context.
The direct loanword from English, commonly used in astronomy and casual contexts.
Vega is the alpha star of Lyra.
The traditional Japanese name for Vega, meaning 'weaving princess'. Used in cultural contexts, especially related to Tanabata.
織姫は夏の大三角の一つです。
Orihime (Vega) is one of the stars in the Summer Triangle.
A more formal or literary term for Vega, literally 'weaving woman star'. Rarely used in everyday speech.
織女星は七夕の伝説に登場します。
The star Vega appears in the Tanabata legend.
Referring to Vega as the character Orihime in the Tanabata story.
The princess who weaves cloth by the heavenly river (Milky Way) and meets her lover Hikoboshi (Altair) once a year on July 7th.
織姫と彦星は年に一度だけ会えます。
Orihime and Hikoboshi can meet only once a year.
Use ベガ in scientific or general contexts. Use 織姫 when talking about Tanabata or Japanese folklore. 織女星 is very formal and rarely used outside literature.