斗

Reading

Kana: と

Romaji: to

Definitions

noun

1

to (measure of volume, approx. 18 litres)

Note: obsolete term

2

square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)

See also: 枡形

3

Chinese "Dipper" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

(Astronomy, etc. term)

See also: 二十八宿 玄武 (reading げんぶ, entry #2)

Kanji

斗

Readings: ト、 トウ

Meanings: Big Dipper, ten sho (vol), sake dipper, dots and cross radical (no. 68)

Example Sentences

北斗七星(ほくとしちせい)は簡単(かんたん)に見(み)つかる。

➥You can find the Big Dipper easily.

あんな妹達(いもうとたち)でよければ、ノシをつけてさしあげますよ。

➥If those little brats of sisters are good enough I'll make a gift of them to you!