JLPT N1
天の川
This is the Japanese name for the Milky Way, often pictured as a celestial river in folklore.
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天の河 alternative kanji
Noun
The Milky Way
The band of stars visible in the night sky that makes up our galaxy.
Example
田舎 に 行く と 、 都会 で は 見られ ない 美しい 天の川 に 感動し ます 。
When you go to the countryside, you'll be moved by the beautiful Milky Way that you can't see in the city.
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