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.
この旗には三つ星が描かれている。
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.
あのレストランは三つ星を獲得した。
That restaurant earned three stars.
noun
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)
冬の夜空に三つ星がよく見える。
The Three Stars (Orion's Belt) are clearly visible in the winter night sky.
Compound of 三つ (mittsu, 'three') and 星 (hoshi, 'star'), with rendaku voicing of ほし to ぼし.