1.
stargazing; star watching
the activity of observing stars and celestial bodies, either casually or as a hobby
今夜は星見に最適だ。
Tonight is perfect for stargazing.
山で星見をすると満天の星が見える。
When you stargaze in the mountains, you can see a sky full of stars.
子供の頃から星見が好きで、天文学を専攻した。
I've loved stargazing since childhood, so I majored in astronomy.
USAGE:
星見 is a casual, native Japanese word for stargazing. For more formal contexts, 天体観測 (astronomical observation) is used.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 星見に行く (to go stargazing)
- 星見スポット (stargazing spot)
- 星見ツアー (stargazing tour)
RELATED TERMS:
- 天体観測 (astronomical observation)
- 流星群 (meteor shower)
- 望遠鏡 (telescope)