春雨ににほへる色もあかなくに
かさへなつかし山吹の花
かさへなつかし山吹の花
- Roma-ji
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Harusame ni nioeru iro mo akanaku ni
ka sae natsukashi yamabuki no hana - English Translation
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In spring rain,
its radiant hue delights
beyond all weariness;
and more than that, how dear
is the scent of kerria blossoms.
- Meaning
- In the spring rain, the vivid beauty of the kerria blossoms is never tiresome, and beyond that, even their fragrance draws the heart.
- Commentary
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Book II, Spring Poems (Part Two)
Washed by the rain, the color and fragrance of the kerria blossoms become all the more vivid.
“Nihoeru” conveys not only scent but also brilliance of color, and here it evokes both qualities.
- Author
- Unknown Poet
- Source
- Kokin Wakashu
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