北斗 (ほくと, hokuto) Japanese meaning: the Big Dipper | KotomoraTonight the Big Dipper is clearly visible.
北斗を探す
to look for the Big Dipper (in the sky)
The children looked up at the sky, searching for the Big Dipper.
北斗星
the Big Dipper; the Plough; the Plow
the Big Dipper; the Plough
the Big Dipper on a winter night
great authority; eminent person; luminary
Written forms
北斗Usage99%
Standard kanji spelling for the Big Dipper asterism.
ほくとUsage1%
Etymology
From Chinese 北斗 (Běidǒu), literally 'northern dipper'. The Japanese reading ほくと is the on'yomi.
