【ほくとせい】

    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. the Big Dipper (asterism); the Plough; the Plowastronomysee also
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  • 【ほくとせい】
  • ほくとせい
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. the Big Dipper (asterism)
    2. This refers to a prominent asterism in the northern sky, known for its distinctive shape resembling a ladle and is part of the Ursa Major constellation. It is used for navigation and is often a point of reference in astronomy.
    The Big Dipper shines in the night sky.
    When I find the Big Dipper, I can determine the northern direction.
  2. the Plough
    3. This is an alternate name for the Big Dipper, particularly in British English, emphasizing its shape as an agricultural tool used for tilling soil. It conveys a similar meaning and is used in the same context as the first meaning.
    When I was in the countryside, I often looked up at the Plough.
    Farmers used the Plough to determine directions.
  3. the Plow
    4. This is another name for the Big Dipper that is more common in American English, sharing the same context and meaning as the previous two.
    While camping at night, I admired the Plow.
    I saw the Plow rising high in the sky.
Generated collocations (experimental)
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