noun
Astronomy term for the well-known asterism; also called 北斗七星.
See also: 北斗七星
今夜は七つ星がきれいに見える。
Tonight the Big Dipper is clearly visible.
noun
seven-star crest; crest of the seven luminaries
A family crest design with one central circle surrounded by six others, representing the seven luminaries (sun, moon, and five planets).
See also: 七曜
彼の家の家紋は七つ星だ。
His family crest is the seven-star crest.
noun
Japanese pilchard; Japanese sardine
Refers to the fish Sardinops melanostictus; also called 真鰯 (まいわし).
See also: 真鰯
七つ星は大衆魚として親しまれている。
The Japanese pilchard is popular as an affordable fish.