noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
three stars (shape)
Refers to a shape or design consisting of three stars, such as in logos, decorations, or symbols.
Three stars are drawn on this flag.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
three stars (rating)
Used for a three-star rating, especially in restaurant guides, hotels, and reviews.
That restaurant earned three stars.
Orion's Belt; Three Stars constellation
Refers to the three stars in a row in the constellation Orion, or the Chinese "Three Stars" mansion (参宿). Often used in astronomical or cultural contexts.
See also: 参 (しん)
The Three Stars (Orion's Belt) are clearly visible in the winter night sky.
General word for star; 三つ星 specifically means three stars.
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling.
Variant with katakana ツ; often seen in brand names and signs.
Rare variant with small ッ; may appear in stylized contexts.
Variant using Arabic numeral 3; common in informal writing.
Compound of 三つ (mittsu, 'three') and 星 (hoshi, 'star'), with rendaku voicing of ほし to ぼし.