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北斗

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 北斗

くと
Noun
Freq #36822
1

Abbreviation; Astronomy

the Big Dipper (asterism); the Plough; the Plow

Kanji in this Word

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
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
トウ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ます
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