also: しんしゅく
noun
Three Stars constellation (Chinese astronomy); one of the 28 mansions
Rare term referring to a traditional Chinese constellation, part of the 28 lunar mansions. Used mainly in historical or astronomical contexts.
See also: 参 (しん)
唐鋤星は、中国の二十八宿の一つである。
Karasukiboshi is one of the 28 Chinese lunar mansions.
古い天文書には、参宿という名で記されている。
In old astronomical texts, it is recorded under the name Shinshuku.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 唐鋤星.
The reading からすきぼし derives from 唐鋤 (karasuki, a type of plow) and 星 (hoshi, star), likely from the shape of the constellation. The reading しんしゅく is the Sino-Japanese reading of 参宿, the Chinese name for this mansion.