Quick answer
星 is the kanji for "Dot / Star / Spot". A common reading is ほし (hoshi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Dot / Star / Spot
Also : Dot · Star · Spot · Mark
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 星 represents 'STAR'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of star.
On-reading: せい — sounds like 'say'. Kun-reading: ほし.
Example Sentences
田舎で見る満天の星空は、都会では決して見られない絶景です。
いなかでみるまんてんのほしぞらは、とかいではけっしてみられないぜっけいです。
The starry sky full of stars seen in the countryside is a spectacular view never seen in the city.
五つ星のホテルに泊まったことが一度だけあります。
いつつぼしのほてるにとまったことがいちどだけあります。
I have stayed at a five-star hotel just once.
Vocabulary using 星
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