Translation and Meaning of: 星 - hoshi
The word 「星」 (hoshi) in Japanese refers to "star." This word is made up of a single kanji, 「星」, which represents both the stars in the sky and anything star-like in shape or function. The word is used to describe celestial bodies visible to the naked eye at night, but it can also embrace metaphorical meanings, such as celebrity or exceptional talent.
Etymologically, 「星」 is composed of two radicals that contribute to its meaning: the radical 「日」 (nichi), which means "sun" or "day," and the radical 「生」 (sei), which means "life" or "birth." The combination of these radicals can be interpreted as "life of the day" or "light that rises in the sky," which refers to the brightness we see at night.
In Japanese culture, stars possess a rich and varied symbolism. They appear in poetry, literature, and festivals, such as Tanabata, where popular stories are celebrated involving stars that symbolize lovers separated by the sky. Furthermore, stars are often associated with the traditional practice of wishing on shooting stars, which carries a sense of hope and aspiration.
In a modern context, 「星」 can also be found in personal names and everyday expressions. For example, the word 「明星」 (myoujou), which means "morning star," is used in various brands and products in Japan. This demonstrates how the presence of stars permeates different aspects of everyday life and Japanese pop culture.
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Synonyms and similar words
- 星 (Hoshi) - Star
- スター (Sutā) - Star (term used in English, usually refers to celebrities)
- 星座 (Seiza) - Constellation
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Romaji: hoshi
Kana: ほし
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n4
Translation / Meaning: star
Meaning in English: star
Definition: A celestial body shining in the sky.
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How to Write in Japanese - (星) hoshi
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Example Sentences - (星) hoshi
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Ten ten to hoshi ga kagayaku yozora ga utsukushii desu
The night with shining stars dotted is beautiful.
The night sky where the star shines is beautiful.
- 点々と - Pontilhado
- 星が - Estrelas
- 輝く - Brilhando
- 夜空が - night sky
- 美しいです - Lindo
Kagayaku hoshizora ga utsukushii desu
The bright starry sky is beautiful.
The bright starry sky is beautiful.
- 輝く - brilhante
- 星空 - Starlit sky
- が - subject particle
- 美しい - beautiful
- です - Verb to be/estar in the present
Hoshi ga kagayaku yozora wa utsukushii desu
The bright starry night is beautiful.
The night sky where the star shines is beautiful.
- 星が輝く - hoshi ga kagayaku- the stars shine
- 夜空 - yozora- night sky
- は - wa- Topic particle
- 美しい - utsukushii- pretty, beautiful
- です - desu- verb to be in the polite form
Hikaru hoshi ga utsukushii desu
The bright stars are beautiful.
The bright stars are beautiful.
- 光る - brilhante
- 星 - star
- が - subject particle
- 美しい - beautiful
- です - Verb "to be" in the present tense
Pikapika kagayaku hoshizora ga utsukushii desu
The bright starry sky is beautiful.
- ぴかぴか - shiny, sparkling
- 輝く - shine, glitter
- 星空 - Starlit sky
- 美しい - pretty, beautiful
- です - Verb "to be" in the present tense
Tenjou ni wa hoshi ga kagayaite iru
On the ceiling
The stars are shining on the ceiling.
- 天井 (tenjou) - teto
- に (ni) - particle indicating location
- は (wa) - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
- 星 (hoshi) - star
- が (ga) - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 輝いている (kagayaiteiru) - shining, present continuous tense of the verb kagayaku
Yaneue kara hoshi ga mieru
Você pode ver as estrelas do telhado.
- 屋上 - telhado
- から - of
- 星 - star
- が - subject particle
- 見える - ser visível, poder ser visto
Kasei wa akai wakusei desu
Mars is a red planet.
- 火星 - Marte
- は - Topic particle
- 赤い - red
- 惑星 - planet
- です - Ser/estar (polite form)
Musuu no hoshi ga kagayaite iru
Countless stars are shining.
- 無数 - means "countless" or "innumerable".
- の - Title that indicates possession or expiration.
- 星 - It means "star."
- が - Particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
- 輝いている - verb meaning "to shine" or "to glitter", conjugated in the present continuous tense.
Koukou to kagayaku hoshizora ga utsukushii desu
The bright starry sky is beautiful.
The starry and bright sky is beautiful.
- 煌々と - shiny, sparkling
- 輝く - shine, glitter
- 星空 - Starlit sky
- が - subject particle
- 美しい - pretty, beautiful
- です - Verb to be/estar in the present
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