(つきあ)かり

つきあかり
noun
moonlight
1. moonlight
The light of the moon illuminating the night.
The path was illuminated by moonlight.
Walking in the moonlight is fantastical.
The garden lit by moonlight was beautiful.

月明(つきあ)かり refers to moonlight. (つき) means 'moon' and ()かり means 'light.'

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POETIC IMAGERY:

  • 月明(つきあ)かり is often used in poetry, literature, and song lyrics
  • Associated with romance, mystery, and quiet beauty
  • Important element in traditional Japanese aesthetics