noun
Rare, classical Chinese-derived term for the planet Saturn. In modern Japanese, 土星 (どせい) is the standard word.
See also: 土星
填星は、中国の古典で土星を指す言葉として使われた。
填星 was used in classical Chinese texts to refer to the planet Saturn.
Standard modern Japanese word for Saturn. 填星 is a rare, classical synonym.
From Chinese 填星 (tiánxīng), an ancient name for Saturn. The first character 填/塡 means 'to fill' or 'to block', possibly related to the planet's slow movement or its association with the earth element in Chinese astrology.