星座(せいざ)

せいざ
noun
constellation, zodiac sign
1. constellation
A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky, traditionally named after mythological figures, animals, or objects.
夜空(よぞら)に星座(せいざ)を探(さが)した。
I looked for constellations in the night sky.
オリオン座(ざ)は冬(ふゆ)の代表的(だいひょうてき)な星座(せいざ)だ。
Orion is a representative winter constellation.
2. zodiac sign, astrological sign
One of the twelve astrological signs used in horoscopes, based on the position of the sun at the time of birth.
あなたの星座(せいざ)は何(なん)ですか。
What's your zodiac sign?
Common question in casual conversation

星座(せいざ) has two main meanings: astronomical constellations and astrological zodiac signs.

COMMON CONSTELLATIONS:

  • オリオン座(ざ) (Orion)
  • 北斗七星(ほくとしちせい) (Big Dipper)
  • 南十字星(みなみじゅうじせい) (Southern Cross)
  • カシオペア座(ざ) (Cassiopeia)

THE 12 ZODIAC SIGNS:

  • 牡羊座(おひつじざ) (Aries)
  • 牡牛座(おうしざ) (Taurus)
  • 双子座(ふたござ) (Gemini)
  • 蟹座(かにざ) (Cancer)
  • 獅子座(ししざ) (Leo)
  • 乙女座(おとめざ) (Virgo)
  • 天秤座(てんびんざ) (Libra)
  • 蠍座(さそりざ) (Scorpio)
  • 射手座(いてざ) (Sagittarius)
  • 山羊座(やぎざ) (Capricorn)
  • 水瓶座(みずがめざ) (Aquarius)
  • 魚座(うおざ) (Pisces)

CULTURAL NOTE:
In Japan, asking about someone's zodiac sign (星座(せいざ)) is a common conversation topic, often used as a light way to discuss personality traits.

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Added 2026.1.17 18:38 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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