星

How to remember it

日 (sun) resting on 生 (born) — a star is a sun born far away.

Example sentences

• 夜空に星がたくさん見える。

  よぞらにほしがたくさんみえる。

  Many stars are visible in the night sky.

• あの星はとても明るい。

  あのほしはとてもあかるい。

  That star is very bright.

Usage

Also used figuratively for a celebrity (スター); counter is 個.

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