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solar eclipse
An astronomical phenomenon where the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, partially or fully blocking the Sun's light.
明日、日食が起こる。
A solar eclipse will occur tomorrow.
皆既日食を見るために旅行した。
I traveled to see a total solar eclipse.
日食を直接見ると目を傷める。
Looking directly at a solar eclipse can damage your eyes.
日食 refers to a solar eclipse.
TYPES OF SOLAR ECLIPSES:
- 皆既日食 (total solar eclipse)
- 部分日食 (partial solar eclipse)
- 金環日食 (annular solar eclipse)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 日食が起こる (a solar eclipse occurs)
- 日食を観測する (observe a solar eclipse)
- 日食メガネ (eclipse glasses)
RELATED WORDS:
- 月食: lunar eclipse
- 蝕: eclipse (general term)
Related Words
Contrast:
月食 (lunar eclipse)