Describes something that possesses the color blue, often used to refer to vibrant skies or natural elements that exhibit this hue.
Indicates a pallid or ashen appearance, often associated with a state of fear, illness, or distress.
Refers to something that is unripe or immature, suggesting a lack of development or completeness, applicable to fruits or even personal skills and understanding.
Example:
なぜ空が青いか知っているか。
A mythical bird that represents happiness and good fortune, often depicted in literature as a creature that embodies the search for joy within oneself and one's surroundings.
A central figure in Maurice Maeterlinck's play, where two siblings embark on a journey in search of this elusive bluebird, ultimately discovering that true contentment is found in familiar and simple places.
Example:
見慣れない青い鳥が屋根の上にみえる。
A symbol of unattainable ideals, often associated with the themes of longing and aspiration, originating from the unfinished novel "Heinrich von Ofterdingen" by Heinrich von Kleist, representative of German Romanticism.
A literary motif representing the pursuit of personal dreams and the inherent challenges of reaching them, illustrated through the imagery of a flower that embodies beauty and hope yet remains just out of reach.
An allegory for the complexities of desire, reflecting both the beauty of aspiration and the sorrow of its elusiveness within the context of romantic literature.