彗星|すいせいsuisei[0]heiban (flat)
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Definitions
- noun, astronomycomet
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonymほうき星ほうきぼしNeutralA popular name for a comet, from its broom-like tail; colloquial with an old-fashioned feel, while 「彗星」 is preferred in formal descriptions.
- SynonymコメットNeutralA loanword for comet, usable in astronomy talk but mostly seen in brand and work titles; ordinary narration says 「彗星」.
Use 「彗星」 for the astronomical object and in metaphors like 「彗星のごとく現れる」; 「ほうき星」 is the colloquial, old-fashioned name, and 「コメット」 appears mainly in names.
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