南なん斗と

noun

Chinese 'Dipper' constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

Rare astronomical term referring to the Chinese 'Dipper' mansion (斗宿). Used mainly in historical or classical Chinese astronomy contexts.

See also: 斗宿

• 南なん斗とは二に十じゅう八はっ宿しゅくの一ひとつで、斗と宿しゅくとも呼よばれる。

  Nanto is one of the 28 mansions, also called Toshuku.