Star
Japanese Name:
星
Romaji Name:
hoshi
Description
↓↓
(hoshi) is the Japanese word for a star, which refers to a luminous celestial body visible in the night sky. Stars are composed of gas, primarily hydrogen and helium, and they produce light and heat through nuclear fusion at their cores. In Japanese culture, stars have rich symbolic meaning and are often featured in literature, art, and traditions.
History
↓↓
Stars are luminous celestial bodies composed of plasma, formed from clouds of gas and dust in space. Humans have observed stars since prehistoric times for navigation, timekeeping, and storytelling, creating constellations and myths in cultures worldwide. Ancient civilizations like the Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Chinese studied stars for astronomy and astrology. Today, stars are scientifically studied in astrophysics and cosmology, and continue to inspire art, literature, and cultural symbolism globally.