Meaning

Primary

Star

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

A constant star is the kind that stays in one place. It's just a regular star, like the north star or our sun, not a comet or an asteroid.

Reading

こうせい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

ブラックホールが、恒星をばらばらに引き裂くことがあるらしい。

Apparently, there are times the black hole tears stars into pieces.

Kanji Composition