蛍
firefly; fluorescent
Kanji 1200
firefly; fluorescent
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Synopsis
Find out about the firefly and its role in Japanese culture. You'll learn about parks dedicated to firefly viewing, "firefly fronts," haiku in which fireflies symbolize ephemerality, a famous song involving firefly light, connections to "The Tale of Genji," a famous anime involving fireflies, a legendary sword, "firefly tribes," short-lived flowers, and much more about this beloved insect.
Revision history:
May 9, 2024: p. 15: Rewrote a few words to avoid using one twice in the same sentence.
Apr. 5, 2024: Originally published.
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