射手座
iteza
The English phrase Sagittarius is translated into Japanese as 射手座 (iteza).
射手座 is the name used for the astrological sign Sagittarius.
Meaning: astrological sign (name)
How do you pronounce it?
iteza
Did you know?
- In traditional Japanese archery, known as kyūdō, the term 射手 is used to describe the practitioner of the art.
- While 射手座 is the official name, Japanese people often use the English loanword 'Sagittarius' written in katakana as サジタリウス in fashion magazines and fortune-telling apps.
- The character 座 in 射手座 shares its origin with the word for a 'seat' or 'base', reflecting the idea of stars being 'seated' in the sky.
Examples in context
- 黄道十二星座は次の通りです：牡羊座・牡牛座・双子座・蟹座・獅子座・乙女座・天秤座・蠍座・射手座・山羊座・水瓶座・魚座。The twelve signs of the Zodiac are: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.This sentence is useful for listing the twelve signs of the Zodiac, including 射手座.Tatoeba #10308986 by small_snow, translation #3089471 by Hybrid
- 私は射手座ですI am a Sagittarius.
- 明日の運勢は射手座に有利ですTomorrow's fortune is in favor of Sagittarius.
- 射手座の人は自由を愛します。Iteza no hito wa jiyu o aishimasu.People born under Sagittarius love freedom.
- 私の星座は射手座です。Watashi no seiza wa iteza desu.My zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their horoscopes at a cafe.
- 陽太 Yota陽葵さんの星座は何ですか？Himari-san no seiza wa nan desu ka?Himari, what is your zodiac sign?
- 陽葵 Himari私は射手座ですよ。Watashi wa iteza desu yo.I am a Sagittarius.
- 陽太 Yota僕は射手座じゃないです。Boku wa iteza janai desu.I am not a Sagittarius.
- 陽葵 Himari陽太さんは何座ですか？Yota-san wa nanza desu ka?What sign are you, Yota?
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 射手座, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
