彦ひこ星ぼし

noun

Altair; Alpha Aquilae

The star Altair in the constellation Aquila. In Japanese culture, it is known as the male lover (Hikoboshi) in the Tanabata legend, paired with Orihime (Vega).

See also: アルタイル

• 七夕たなばたの夜よる、彦ひこ星ぼしと織おり姫ひめが天あまの川がわを渡わたって会あうと言いわれている。

  On the night of Tanabata, it is said that Altair and Vega meet across the Milky Way.

• 彦ひこ星ぼしはわし座ざのアルファ星せいで、夏なつの大だい三さん角かくの一ひとつです。

  Altair is the alpha star of Aquila and one of the Summer Triangle stars.