“Star” in Japanese is 星 (ほし), pronounced hoshi.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Star. The summer festival Tanabata celebrates two stars that meet once a year.
Example sentences
- 星がたくさん見えます。ほしがたくさんみえます。You can see lots of stars.
- 星がきれいな夜です。ほしがきれいなよるです。It’s a night with beautiful stars.
Quick practice
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FAQ
How do you say star in Japanese?
Star in Japanese is 星 (ほし), pronounced “hoshi”.
How do you write star in Japanese?
It's written 星 with kanji, or ほし in hiragana. Both are read hoshi.
Is 星 on the JLPT?
Yes. 星 (hoshi) is a common word at JLPT N4 level, so it's worth learning early.