A luminous celestial body that twinkles in the clear night sky, commonly referring to all heavenly bodies except the sun and the moon.
A prominent figure or entity that attracts significant attention or admiration, often symbolizing hope or aspiration in various fields.
A small point or mark used to indicate something, such as a symbol in writing or a sign of something significant at the center of focus.
A term used informally to refer to a suspect or criminal, highlighting the notion of being under scrutiny.
A designation in horoscopic traditions indicating one’s fortune, assigned based on the year of birth and believed to influence one's destiny.
A component in traditional Japanese armor, specifically referring to a decorative element resembling a star, often seen on the helmet.
Example:
昨夜、屋上から星を観察した。
A clear night sky filled with numerous shining stars.
The celestial expanse overhead on a clear night, showcasing a multitude of twinkling points of light.
An enchanting view of the night sky where countless stars are visible, emphasizing the beauty and vastness of the universe.
Example:
夜ともなれば彼は好奇心を抱いて星空を見上げたこともあろうと思う。
A celestial body that orbits a star, possesses enough mass to maintain a nearly spherical shape due to its own gravity, and has cleared its orbital neighborhood of other debris; in our solar system, these include Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, excluding dwarf planets and asteroids.
A term that refers to a relatively large astronomical object that orbits a star, specifically one that meets the criteria established by the International Astronomical Union in 2006, which redefined our solar system's planets from nine to eight by excluding Pluto.
A person whose abilities or capabilities may not be widely recognized, yet is perceived as potentially influential or promising in a particular field or context, often used figuratively to describe someone who may unexpectedly succeed or rise to prominence.
Example:
他の惑星には生命が存在するのですか。
A precise point or target that is aimed for; an exact, often critical aspect that is addressed or hit directly in discussion or analysis.
A situation where someone's assumptions or expectations about another person's thoughts or actions are confirmed to be accurate, often resulting in surprise or realization.
The exact center of attention in a conversation, typically representing a crucial aspect that is highlighted or identified clearly.
Example:
別の理由があるね？どう？図星でしょう？
A celestial object that suddenly appears in the sky, shining brightly as it descends rapidly due to the force of gravity, typically resulting from fragments of space debris entering the Earth's atmosphere and igniting through friction.
A solid particle that has penetrated the Earth's atmosphere, emitting light at a high temperature, often visible at night from about 100 kilometers above the ground, with the remnants that reach the surface classified as meteors.
A transient natural phenomenon characterized by a bright streak of light in the night sky caused by a small astronomical body burning up upon atmospheric entry.
Example:
隕石が燃えて、流星となる。