also: しんしゅく
Three Stars constellation (Chinese astronomy); one of the 28 mansions
Rare term referring to a traditional Chinese constellation, part of the 28 lunar mansions. Used mainly in historical or astronomical contexts.
See also: 参 (しん)
Karasukiboshi is one of the 28 Chinese lunar mansions.
古い天文書には、参宿という名で記されている。
In old astronomical texts, it is recorded under the name Shinshuku.
Standard kanji spelling for the Japanese name of this constellation.
Chinese-derived reading and spelling; used in astronomical or historical contexts.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 唐鋤星.
The reading からすきぼし derives from 唐鋤 (karasuki, a type of plow) and 星 (hoshi, star), likely from the shape of the constellation. The reading しんしゅく is the Sino-Japanese reading of 参宿, the Chinese name for this mansion.