hoshi
Hoshi is the Japanese word for star, written with the kanji 星 and pronounced ほし (hoshi). It refers to stars in the night sky and is used metaphorically in literature and everyday language.
Language notes: The character 星 has kun'yomi readings including hoshi, and on'yomi readings such as sei or
Cultural uses and notable names: Hoshi is used as a given name and surname in Japan, and
Because of its meaning, the word appears in fiction, place names, and personal names across Japanese media.