This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

北斗

Reading

Kana: ほくと
Romaji: hokuto
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

the Big Dipper (asterism); the Plough; the Plow

(Astronomy, etc. term)
Note: abbreviation
See also: 北斗七星

Kanji

Readings: ホク、 きた
Meaning: north
Readings: ト、 トウ
Meanings: Big Dipper, ten sho (vol), sake dipper, dots and cross radical (no. 68)

Example Sentence

北斗七星(ほくとしちせい)簡単(かんたん)()つかる。
➥You can find the Big Dipper easily.
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