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死兆星 (shichousei) Japanese meaning: Star of Death | Kotomora

死し兆ちょう星せい

Meanings

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Star of Death; Alcor (nickname)

Nickname for the star Alcor in the Big Dipper, used in astronomy and popular culture. Not a common everyday word.

See also: アルコル

北ほく斗と七しち星せいのそばにある死し兆ちょう星せいは、正せい式しきにはアルコルと呼よばれる。
The Star of Death near the Big Dipper is officially called Alcor.

Kanji

死death, die
兆portent, 10**12, trillion
星star, spot, dot

Related words

アルコル
Alcor is the standard astronomical name; 死兆星 is a Japanese nickname meaning 'death omen star'.

Etymology

Compound of 死 (death), 兆 (omen), and 星 (star). The exact origin of the nickname is uncertain, but it likely stems from the star's faintness and association with death in folklore or popular culture.