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Noun
1. Milky Way; luminous band corresponding to the plane of the galaxyAstronomy
Wikipedia definition
2. Milky Way (mythology)There are many myths and legends about the origin of the Milky Way, the galaxy cluster of stars that makes a distinctive bright streak across the night sky.
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Read “天の川” on Japanese Wikipedia
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Other forms
天の川 【あまのかわ】天の河 【あまのがわ】天の河 【あまのかわ】
Notes
あまのかわ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. あまのかわ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

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