Translation of Japanese word "星" to English
星
ほし
[hoshi]
IPA: /hoshi/
Meaning
NounAny small, natural and bright dot in the sky, most visible in the night or twilight sky. This sense includes the planets, but it is now sometimes used in exclusion of them due to influence from the technical astronomical sense.
How to use
星 (hoshi) — 'star'. 流れ星 (nagareboshi) — shooting star. 星座 (seiza) — constellation / star sign.
🇬🇧 English
star
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 星
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ほし
Romaji Transcription: hoshi
Example Sentences
星は美しいです。
ほしがうてんです。
The stars are beautiful.
星が見える場所はありません。
ほしがみえるばしょはありません。
There is no place where you can see the stars.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "星" mean?▼
The Japanese word "星" means "star" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "星"?▼
The word "星" is read as "ほし" (hoshi). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the stars in the night sky.".
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