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日食
Nisshoku describes the phenomenon where the moon passes between the sun and Earth. It is written with the kanji for 'sun' and 'eat'.
Examples in context
来月は珍しい皆既日食が見られる。
A rare total solar eclipse can be seen next month.
日食を直接見てはいけません。
You must not look directly at a solar eclipse.
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