“The big dipper” in Japanese
Short answer
The big dipper in Japanese is “七曜星” (shichiyousei). Full meaning: the Big Dipper (asterism), the Plough, the Plow; the seven luminaries (sun, moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn).
Other ways to say “The big dipper” in Japanese
七つ星
nanatsuboshi the Big Dipper (asterism), the Plough, the Plow; family crest representing the seven luminaries (with one central circle surrounded by six other circles); Japanese pilchard (Sardinops melanostictus), Japanese sardine
北斗星
hokutosei the Big Dipper (asterism), the Plough, the Plow
北斗七星
hokutoshichisei the Big Dipper (asterism), the Plough, the Plow
七つの星
nanatsunohoshi the Big Dipper (asterism), the Plough, the Plow; Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn
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