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星 (hoshi) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

星

hoshi

star

JLPT 19 strokesRadical: 日 (sun)

Character Breakdown

Components: 日 + 生

The sun gives birth to light — a star

Details

Romaji	hoshi
Meanings	star
Stroke Count	9
Radical	日 (#72 — sun)
JLPT Levels	JLPT 1, JLPT 4, JLPT 5
Frequency	#439 most common

Words Containing 星

Word	Romaji	Meaning	JLPT
恒星	kousei	fixed star	JLPT 1
惑星	wakusei	planet	JLPT 1
衛星	eisei	satellite	JLPT 1
彗星	suisei	comet	JLPT 1
星雲	seiun	nebula	JLPT 1
小惑星	shouwakusei	asteroid	JLPT 1
星座	seiza	constellation	JLPT 1
星	hoshi	star	JLPT 4

Similar Characters (Don't Confuse!)

晴

星 (hoshi) ≠ 晴

早

星 (hoshi) ≠ 早

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 星 mean in Japanese?

星 (hoshi) means "star" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT level 1, 4, 5.

How many strokes does 星 have?

The Japanese character 星 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).

What is the radical of 星?

The radical of 星 is 日 (sun, Kangxi radical #72).

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