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星
星 (readings: せい, しょう, ほし; Japanese kanji) means “star”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 星空 (starry sky).
What does 星 mean?
| Kanji | 星 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | star |
| Readings | せい, しょう, ほし |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 星
星 is read せい or しょう or ほし depending on the word.
Example words with 星
| Example | 星空 (starry sky) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14