Translation guide
The planet Venus when visible in the eastern sky before sunrise. In Japanese, it is most commonly called 明けの明星, but other poetic and astronomical terms exist.
Referring to the bright planet Venus when it appears in the morning sky.
The most common and natural way to say 'morning star' in Japanese. Literally 'bright star of dawn'.
The morning star is shining in the eastern sky.
A shorter term for 'morning star', but can also refer to Venus in general or be used poetically. Context usually makes it clear.
The astronomical name for the planet Venus. Not specific to morning, but often used in scientific contexts.
A more literary or poetic term for 'morning star'. 暁 (あかつき) means dawn or daybreak.
A less common variant, literally 'star of dawn'. More casual or poetic than 明けの明星.
The morning star still remains.
In English, 'morning star' and 'evening star' both refer to Venus. In Japanese, 明けの明星 (あけのみょうじょう) is the morning star, while 宵の明星 (よいのみょうじょう) or 夕星 (ゆうづつ) is the evening star. Be careful not to mix them up.
明星が昇るのを見た。
I saw the morning star rise.
金星は明け方に見える。
Venus can be seen at dawn.
The morning star breaks through the darkness.