JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
星 — star
- Reading
- セイ・ショウ・ほし・\~ぼし
- Meaning
- star; spot; dot; mark
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
星 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is セイ・ショウ・ほし・\~ぼし and it means star; spot; dot; mark. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
星 appears in everyday japanese words such as 星 (star), 惑星 (planet) and 星座 (constellation).
Japanese words containing 星
Frequently asked questions
What does 星 mean in Japanese?
星 means star; spot; dot; mark in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 星 read?
星 is read セイ・ショウ・ほし・\~ぼし. Reading it inside real words — 星 and 惑星 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 星 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 星 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 星 in a word?
A common word containing 星 is 星 (ほし) — "star". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 星 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 星 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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