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ダビデの星 (dabidenohoshi) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

ダビデの星ほし

also: ダヴィデのほし

Meanings

1

expression, noun

Star of David; Magen David

The six-pointed star symbol of Judaism and Jewish identity.

イスラエルの国こっ旗きにはダビデの星ほしが描えがかれている。
The Star of David is depicted on the flag of Israel.

Kanji

星star, spot, dot

Written forms

ダビデの星ほし
Standard spelling for the Star of David.
ダヴィデの星ほし
Alternate spelling reflecting a closer transliteration of the Hebrew name David.
ダヴィデのほし

Etymology

From Hebrew 'Magen David' (Shield of David), via European languages. The Japanese form is a direct transliteration of 'David' plus の星 (star).