dwarf irregular galaxy
Astronomical term for a small galaxy with an irregular shape, lacking a distinct spiral or elliptical structure.
Many dwarf irregular galaxies have active star formation.
Standard kanji spelling for this astronomical term.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; 矮 is a non-jōyō kanji, so this form may be used for readability.
Compound of 矮小 (わいしょう, 'dwarf, diminutive'), 不規則 (ふきそく, 'irregular'), and 銀河 (ぎんが, 'galaxy'). A direct translation of the English astronomical term 'dwarf irregular galaxy'.