三みつ星ぼし

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

three stars (shape)

Refers to a shape or design consisting of three stars, such as in logos, decorations, or symbols.

• この旗はたには三みつ星ぼしが描えがかれている。

  Three stars are drawn on this flag.

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

three stars (rating)

Used for a three-star rating, especially in restaurant guides, hotels, and reviews.

• あのレストランは三みつ星ぼしを獲かく得とくした。

  That restaurant earned three stars.

noun

Orion's Belt; Three Stars constellation

Refers to the three stars in a row in the constellation Orion, or the Chinese "Three Stars" mansion (参宿). Often used in astronomical or cultural contexts.

See also: 参 (しん)

• 冬ふゆの夜よ空ぞらに三みつ星ぼしがよく見みえる。

  The Three Stars (Orion's Belt) are clearly visible in the winter night sky.