北斗七星
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 北斗七星
1
Astronomy
the Big Dipper (asterism); the Plough; the Plow
Examples
北斗七星は簡単に見つかる。
You can find the Big Dipper easily.
Kanji in this Word
北
5 strokes
Frequency: 153
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
north
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きた
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
きら
ほう
ほっ
ほつ
斗
4 strokes
Frequency: 1885
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
Big Dipper
ten sho (vol)
sake dipper
dots and cross radical (no. 68)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ト
トウ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ます
七
2 strokes
Frequency: 115
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
seven
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シチ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なな
なな.つ
なの
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
し
しっ
な
ひち
星
9 strokes
Frequency: 844
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
star
spot
dot
mark
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほし
-ぼし
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