エクリプス

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noun

Astronomical term for an eclipse (solar or lunar). Used in scientific and general contexts.

日にっ食しょく
日食 is the native Japanese term for solar eclipse, while エクリプス is a loanword that can refer to any eclipse or be used in a more technical or stylish context.
月げっ食しょく
月食 specifically means lunar eclipse, whereas エクリプス is a broader term covering both solar and lunar eclipses.

Borrowed from English 'eclipse', ultimately from Ancient Greek ἔκλειψις (ékleipsis, 'abandonment, disappearance').