星条旗
Meanings
1
Stars and Stripes; US flag
Refers specifically to the national flag of the United States.
The Stars and Stripes was first created during the Revolutionary War.
2
Star-Spangled Banner; US national anthem
Refers to the national anthem of the United States, whose lyrics describe the flag.
The Star-Spangled Banner was played before the game.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に星条旗を掲げるto raise the Stars and Stripes at a place
The Stars and Stripes was raised in the schoolyard during the ceremony.
- 星条旗が演奏されるfor the Star-Spangled Banner to be played
The Star-Spangled Banner was played before the game.
- 星条旗がはためくfor the Stars and Stripes to flutter (in the wind)
The Stars and Stripes fluttered in the strong wind.