斗宿ひきつぼし

noun

Chinese 'Dipper' constellation; one of the 28 mansions

Astronomical term for the Chinese lunar mansion corresponding to the Dipper shape; part of the traditional 28-mansion system.

See also: 斗 (と)

• 斗ひ宿きつぼしは二に十じゅう八はっ宿しゅくの一ひとつで、北ほく斗と七しち星せいに似にた形かたちをしている。

  斗宿 is one of the 28 mansions and has a shape resembling the Big Dipper.