countless stars; starry sky
Poetic or literary term for a sky full of stars, often evoking a sense of wonder or vastness.
The night sky was studded with countless stars.
stardust
Astronomical term for cosmic dust; also used metaphorically in poetic contexts.
Stardust is tiny solid particles floating in outer space.
Standard kanji spelling for both the poetic and astronomical senses.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling, often used in literary or children's contexts.
Formed from 星, “star,” and 屑, “tiny fragments; scraps.” The reading is ほしくず, without voicing of くず.