星座
Meanings
1
Refers to a group of stars forming a recognized pattern, used in astronomy and casual stargazing.
The constellations are clearly visible tonight.
I looked up the summer constellations on a planisphere.
2
astrological sign; star sign; zodiac sign
Used in astrology and horoscopes to refer to one of the twelve signs of the zodiac.
My star sign is Taurus.
According to the horoscope, my luck today seems good.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の星座は〈物〉ですsomeone's zodiac sign is ~
My zodiac sign is Virgo.
- 星座を見つけるto spot/identify a constellation
I spotted Orion in the night sky.
- 星座占いをするto do a horoscope reading based on zodiac signs
I check my horoscope every morning.
- 〈場所〉で星座を観察するto observe constellations at a place
We observed the constellations from the mountaintop.