Star in Japanese
"star" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
星
hoshi
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "star". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
星 is a star. 奎 is a specific constellation in the Chinese lunar system, not a star in general. For the celestial body and for a person who shines, 星 is the word; a film star is スター in katakana.
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star
Reading: sei
9 strokes · beautiful, mysterious
Where it comes from
Composed of sun and life. Light born in the heavens.
What it carries
Star, destiny, brilliance. Represents beauty of night sky and life's guidance.
Related kanji for "star"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for star?
The most common kanji for "star" is 星, read as sei. It means star. Related kanji: 奎 (star).
How many strokes does 星 have?
星 has 9 strokes.