Kasumi no Koromo (霞の衣 - Spring Haze)
Apr 11, 2024 21:32
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[h3]Kasumi no Koromo[/h3]
In the early spring, especially in the mountains at dawn, you can often see [b][i]kasumi no koromo[/i][/b] (霞の衣).
Since [b][i]kasumi [/i][/b](霞) menas "haze," and [b][i]koromo [/i][/b](衣) means "robe," the literal meaning of [i]kasumi no koromo [/i]is "robe of haze."
This expression is a metaphor that likens the spread of haze in early spring to clothing, which is also known as a seasonal word for spring in Japan.
The way the robe of haze softly envelops the mountains is fantastic and beautiful, and symbolizes the arrival of spring. It is one of my favorite views.
[h3]霞の衣[/h3]
春先のこの時期、特に早朝の山において、「霞の衣」を見ることができます。
「霞」は “mist”、「衣」は “robe” を意味するので、「霞の衣」の文字どおりの意味は “robe of mist” となります。
この表現は、春に霞がかっている様子を衣服に見立てたものであり、春の季語としても知られます。
霞の衣が柔らかく山々を包み込む様子は幻想的で美しく、春の訪れを象徴するものでもあり、私の大好きな景色の一つです。