How to say "cosmos" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 宇宙うちゅうnounCovers 'cosmos' in the sense of the universe as a whole, including outer space; this is the word for astronomical and scientific contexts, as in writing or conversation about space and the universe.宇宙には限りはない。↗There is no limit to the universe.
- nounThis is the flower: the tall, daisy-like garden plant. Use it when 'cosmos' refers to the flower, as in talk about gardens or bouquets; for the universe sense, use 宇宙.
- nounA shortened form of コスモス; on its own it is a marginal way to name the flower, and コスモス is normally the word you want. It is not the word for the universe sense.
Use 宇宙 when 'cosmos' means the universe or outer space; 「コスモス」 is the flower; 「コスモ」 is just a shortened form of the flower's name, so 「コスモス」 is the better choice there.
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