彦星

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Japanese

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Kanji in this term
ひこ
Jinmeiyō
ほし > ぼし
Grade: 2
kun'yomi
Alternative spelling
彥星 (kyūjitai)

Etymology

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From (hiko, prince; lord) +‎ (hoshi, star).

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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(ひこ)(ぼし) (Hikoboshi

  1. (Japanese mythology, folklore) Hikoboshi (Japanese version of the Chinese Cowherd)
  2. (astronomy) Synonym of アルタイル (Arutairu, Altair)

See also

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