Translation guide
A shooting star is a meteor visible as a brief streak of light in the night sky. In Japanese, the most common and natural word is 流れ星 (nagareboshi). There are also more poetic or scientific terms, but for everyday use, 流れ星 is the best choice.
Referring to the common phenomenon of a meteor burning up in the atmosphere, creating a brief line of light.
The standard, everyday word for a shooting star. Used in conversation, writing, and media.
In Japanese culture, it is common to make a wish when seeing a shooting star. The phrase 流れ星に願い事をする (nagareboshi ni negaigoto o suru) means 'to make a wish upon a shooting star'.
I saw a shooting star last night.
I made a wish upon a shooting star.
A more scientific or literary term for a meteor. Often used in astronomy contexts or poetic writing.
A meteor shower can be seen tonight.
A poetic or literary phrase meaning 'stream of stars', sometimes used to describe shooting stars or meteor showers.
A stream of stars twinkles in the night sky.
Say your wish three times before the shooting star disappears.