Explore Words Kanji Grammar Guides

Copyright © 2026 Kotomora. All Rights Reserved.

Get the Kotomora apps for iOS and Android.

Explore Words Kanji Grammar Guides About Support Privacy

Copyright © 2026 Kotomora. All Rights Reserved.

磨羯宮 (makatsukyuu) Japanese meaning: Capricorn | Kotomora

磨ま羯かつ宮きゅう

ま

か

つ

きゅ

う

Meanings

1

Capricorn; the Goat

The tenth sign of the zodiac, used in astrology. The term is technical and primarily encountered in horoscopes or astrological contexts.

磨ま羯かつ宮きゅうは12月がつ22日にちから1月がつじゅうく19日にちまでの星

Kanji

磨grind, polish, scour
羯barbarian
宮Shinto shrine, constellations, palace

Related words

山羊やぎ座ざ
山羊座 is the common Japanese term for Capricorn in everyday use, while 磨羯宮 is a more formal, astrological term derived from Chinese.

Etymology

From Chinese 磨羯宮 (Mójiégōng), itself a transliteration of Sanskrit makara (a mythical sea creature) combined with 宮 (palace/sign). The term entered Japanese through Buddhist and astrological texts.

せい

座ざ

です

。

Capricorn is the zodiac sign from December 22 to January 19.