Half-moon
01
半月, 三日月
the moon when only half of its bright surface can be seen from the earth
例
During the evening sky, a captivating half-moon hung just above the horizon.
夕方の空に、魅惑的な半月が地平線のすぐ上に掛かっていました。
Astronomers pointed their telescopes at the half-moon to study its cratered surface.
天文学者たちは、クレーターだらけの表面を研究するために望遠鏡を半月に向けた。
02
半月, 三日月
the time when only half of the moon's lit side is seen from the earth
例
Beachgoers enjoyed moonlit walks on the sand during the half-moon.
ビーチに行った人々は、半月の間に砂の上で月明かりの散歩を楽しんだ。
Folklore stories often connected mysterious happenings to the time of the half-moon.
民間伝承の物語は、しばしば神秘的な出来事を半月の時期と結びつけていました。
03
the crescent-shaped pale area at the base of a human fingernail, also called the lunula
例
The doctor examined the patient 's half-moons for signs of health issues.
Nail polish covered the half-moon completely.
