It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 星 (sei, Hoshi)
Meaning： star
星 means “star.” It is commonly used in Japanese to refer to celestial objects such as stars and planets, and can also be used more generally to refer to anything that is bright or shining.
This kanji is one of the characters that is tested on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) at the N2 level. To learn more about the JLPT and its levels of difficulty, you may want to consult a resource that covers this topic in more detail.
Here are ten sentences using the kanji 星:
- 私は毎晩、星を眺めて寝ます。 (I gaze at the stars every night before sleeping.)
- 彼女は星座を見るのが大好きです。 (She loves to look at constellations.)
- 彼は月を見上げて、星のように輝く光を見つけました。 (He looked up at the moon and found a shining light like a star.)
- 星が降る夜は、とても美しいですね。 (It’s very beautiful when it’s a night when stars fall.)
- 大きな星が落ちてくると、彼は願いを込めてそれを追いかけました。 (When a big star fell, he chased after it with a wish.)
- この星のシンボルは、平和を意味します。 (This star symbolizes peace.)
- 星が見える夜には、私たちはキャンプに行きます。 (We go camping on nights when you can see the stars.)
- 星を眺めるのは、とてもリラックスできるでしょう。 (Gazing at the stars should be very relaxing.)
- 星が瞬くのを見ると、不思議な気持ちになりますね。 (It’s a strange feeling to see the stars twinkling.)
- 星がたくさん見えるのは、都会ではあまりありません。 (It’s not often that you can see many stars in the city.)