also: ひつきぼし
noun
Chinese 'Dipper' constellation; one of the 28 mansions
Astronomical term for the Chinese lunar mansion corresponding to the Dipper shape; part of the traditional 28-mansion system.
See also: 斗 (と)
斗宿は二十八宿の一つで、北斗七星に似た形をしている。
斗宿 is one of the 28 mansions and has a shape resembling the Big Dipper.
斗 (と) can refer to the same Chinese constellation or a measuring cup; 斗宿 specifically denotes the lunar mansion.
From Chinese 斗宿 (Dǒuxiù), literally 'Dipper Mansion'. The reading ひきつぼし is a Japanese adaptation of the Chinese name.