What does Matariki mean in other languages?

"Matariki" is a Māori word, so it doesn't have a direct translation in other languages. However, the concept of Matariki is similar to other cultures' celebrations of the new year or the start of a new season.

Here are some related terms in other languages:

* Japanese: "Shichi-seki" (七夕, meaning "seven evenings"), which is the name of the star cluster known as the Pleiades, and is also associated with a festival celebrating the start of the new year.

* Chinese: "Mao 星" (昴星, meaning "Mao star") is the Chinese name for the Pleiades star cluster. It is also associated with the start of the new year, and is celebrated in the lunar calendar.

* Korean: "Cheonsin" (천신, meaning "heavenly star"), which is the Korean name for the Pleiades star cluster. It is also associated with the start of the new year, and is celebrated in the lunar calendar.

* Hawaiian: " Makaliʻi" (pronounced "ma-ka-lee-ee") is the Hawaiian name for the Pleiades star cluster, and is also associated with the start of the new year, specifically the new year for fishing.

While these languages don't have a direct translation for "Matariki," they highlight the shared human experience of looking to the stars for guidance and celebrating the cycles of nature.