Definition of 七つ星 (ななつぼし)

ななぼし

七つ星

ななつぼし

nanatsuboshi

noun
1.
the Big Dipper (asterism), the Plough, the Plow(astronomy term)
See also:北斗七星
2.
family crest representing the seven luminaries (with one central circle surrounded by six other circles)
See also:七曜
3.
Japanese pilchard (Sardinops melanostictus), Japanese sardine
See also:真鰯
Related Kanji
seven
star, spot, dot, mark