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彦星

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

ひこ星
ぼし
Noun
Freq #44109
1

Astronomy

Altair (star in the constellation Aquila); Alpha Aquilae

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 1117
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

lad
boy (ancient)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひこ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
よし
ひろ
やす
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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