Japanese

ほし
Meaning: star
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

今夜は星がとても綺麗です。
The stars are very beautiful tonight.
星が綺麗に見える夜だ
It's a night when the stars are beautifully visible.
夜になると星が見える
When night falls, stars become visible.
星が夜空に輝いている。
Stars are shining in the night sky.
天文学者が新しい星を発見した。
An astronomer discovered a new star.

Usage Notes

Refers to celestial bodies visible at night, or a star shape. Can also mean a 'star' or celebrity.

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