北斗七星 | Japanese meaning

北斗七星【ほくとしちせい】

Frequency rank: 51,357. – 52,626.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

the Big Dipper (asterism); the Plough; the Plowastronomysee also 北斗星

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北斗七星【ほくとしちせい】Frequency rank: 51,357. – 52,626.
ほくとしちせい

Generated definitions (experimental)

the Big Dipper (asterism)

This refers to the prominent asterism in the northern sky, consisting of seven bright stars, which is commonly recognized in various cultures as a significant navigational aid and a symbol in mythology.

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The Big Dipper was clearly visible in the night sky.

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I was able to find my way by looking at the Big Dipper.

the Plough

This meaning refers to the same asterism but emphasizes its function in agriculture and its historical significance in rural societies, where the shape was often associated with farming and cultivation.

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Farmers used the Plough to know the seasons.

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I returned home using the Plough as a landmark.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to gaze at the Big Dipperthe position of the Big Dipperto search for the Big Dipperto use the Big Dipper (for navigation)the shape of the Big Dipperthe Big Dipper is visiblethe Big Dipper and the Southern Crossto use the Big Dipper as a referencemyths of the Big Dipperobservation of the Big Dipper

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