noun

Astronomy, etc. term. Abbreviation.
  1. the Big Dipper (asterism), the Plough, the Plow.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
北斗 ほくと

Contained Kanji Breakdown

north
ホク きた ほっ (2nd, N5)
spoon, spoon or katakana hi radical (no. 21)
ヒ さじ (Kentei 1)
Big Dipper, ten sho (vol), sake dipper
ト ます トウ (8th, N1)
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)
mow, cut grass, subdue
ガイ ゲ おさ.める (Kentei 1)