日食(にっしょく)

にっしょく
noun
solar eclipse
1. solar eclipse
An astronomical phenomenon where the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, partially or fully blocking the Sun's light.
明日(あした)、日食(にっしょく)が起(お)こる。
A solar eclipse will occur tomorrow.
Looking directly at a solar eclipse can damage your eyes.

日食(にっしょく) refers to a solar eclipse.

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