noun
A familiar, affectionate way to refer to a star, often used by children or in a warm, personifying manner. The さま suffix adds a respectful or endearing tone.
子どもが「星さま、きれいだね」と言った。
The child said, 'The star is so pretty.'
星 is the standard, neutral word for 'star'. 星さま adds a personifying, respectful, or childlike nuance.
Compound of 星 (star) and the honorific suffix さま, used to personify or show affection toward a star.