Japanese symbol for “pleiades”
昴
すばる
Romaji: subaru
Chinese "Hairy Head" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Pleiades; Seven Sisters
In Japanese, pleiades is 昴, read すばる (subaru).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n Chinese "Hairy Head" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Pleiades; Seven Sisters (astron)
Written forms: 昴. Readings: すばる、すまる、ぼう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “pleiades”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| プレアデス | プレアデス pureadesu | Pleiades (in Greek mythology) |
| 六連星 | むつらぼし mutsuraboshi | The Pleiades |
| 寒昴 | かんすばる kansubaru | Pleiades (esp. in winter) |
| 昴宿 | ぼうしゅく boushuku | Chinese "Hairy Head" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Pleiades; Seven Sisters |
| 昴星 | ぼうせい bousei | Chinese "Hairy Head" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Pleiades; Seven Sisters |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 昴宿 | ぼうしゅく boushuku | Chinese "Hairy Head" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Pleiades; Seven Sisters |
| 昴星 | ぼうせい bousei | Chinese "Hairy Head" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Pleiades; Seven Sisters |
| 寒昴 | かんすばる kansubaru | Pleiades (esp. in winter) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “pleiades”.
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