JLPT N5 Beginner
星
Star (celestial body, shape, or celebrity) or criminal suspect.
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ホシ often used for the "criminal suspect" meaning
1 Noun
Star" (in the sky)
Refers broadly to any celestial body visible in the night sky, excluding the sun and the moon.
Example
今夜 は 星 が きれい です ね 。
The stars are beautiful tonight, aren't they?
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2 Noun
Star" (shape or mark)
Describes a five-pointed symbol, a generic dot, or a mark used to record scores and ratings.
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3 Noun
Star" (a famous person)
Designates a prominent figure, celebrity, or leading performer in entertainment or sports.
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4 Noun
Target" or "Suspect"
Serves as police slang for a criminal suspect or the actual perpetrator of a crime.
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