簾名残

Japanese

Kanji in this term
すだれ
Jinmeiyō

Grade: 1
のこ(り) > ご(り)
Grade: 4
kun'yomi
Alternative spelling
簾名殘 (kyūjitai)

Etymology

From すだれ (sudare, sudare (bamboo blinds to shield from the sun)) + ()() (nagori, remains, what is left behind).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [sɨda̠ɾe̞na̠ɡo̞ɾʲi]

Noun

(すだれ)()(ごり) • (sudarenagori

  1. (rare) sudare (bamboo blinds to shield from the sun) left hanging even after autumn's arrival, representing the end of summer, the beginning of autumn, and thus the passage of seasons

Usage notes

This word is generally used metaphorically, to describe the passing of the seasons or the feeling they inspire. It carries a wistful, sad connotation of leaving summer behind, time going on against one's will.

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