- pureadesuseidan Pleiades star cluster
Mostly found in astronomy writing or stargazing talk; everyday speech prefers すばる, and it names the cluster, not a single star.
冬の夜空にプレアデス星団が輝いている。
Fuyu no yozora ni pureadesuseidan ga kagayaite iru.
The Pleiades star cluster is shining in the winter night sky.
双眼鏡でプレアデス星団を眺めた。
Sōgankyō de pureadesuseidan o nagameta.
I gazed at the Pleiades star cluster through binoculars.
⚖️ Commonly confused with すばる, which is the traditional Japanese name for the same cluster.
Press the microphone and say: プレアデス星団
Ready to listen
💡 Use は or が to mark this word as the topic or subject of a sentence.
Found in a wide range of contexts. Useful for building reading and listening fluency.
Save personal notes for every word you study — memory hooks, your own sentences, grammar tips, and personal stories.
Synced to your account · Anki export · Accessible on every device
Create Free AccountReview Premium options
Create a free account to sync your level, streaks, and progress across all devices.
Already a member? Sign in →
Sign in or create a free account to keep your history.
Reset mastery for this word?
Review scheduling updates after each session.
Based on JLPT level, kanji complexity & word length.