星
Meanings
star; heavenly body
Refers to stars, planets, and other celestial objects, typically excluding the Sun and Earth.
Many stars are shining in the night sky.
That bright star is Venus.
star shape; asterisk
Used for star-shaped symbols, glyphs, or marks, including asterisks.
I put a star next to the important parts in my notebook.
This symbol is called a star mark.
Refers to a prominent or famous person in entertainment, sports, etc.
He has been a movie star since he was young.
Describes a small round mark or speck, often used in compounds or descriptive phrases.
There is a black spot on the wall.
The center of a target; often used in archery or darts contexts.
The arrow hit the target and pierced the bullseye.
Police slang for a criminal suspect; often written in katakana as ホシ.
The detectives are chasing the suspect.
Sumo term for a point or score in a match.
If he gets a point in this bout, he'll have a winning record.
star point; hoshi
In the game of Go, one of the nine marked intersections on the board.
Place a stone on a star point of the Go board.
pyrotechnic star
A small pellet in fireworks that produces a colored flame or spark.
The pyrotechnic stars spread across the night sky.
Usage patterns
- 星が輝くfor a star to shine or twinkle
The stars are shining in the night sky.
- 星印をつけるto mark something with a star/asterisk
I put a star mark next to the important items.
- 星に当てるto hit the bullseye
The arrow struck the bullseye perfectly.
- 星を挙げる(police) to identify or nab a suspect
The detective finally identified the suspect.
- 星を見るto look at the stars
We looked at the stars from the top of the mountain.