初夢(はつゆめ)

はつゆめ
noun
first dream of the new year
culturetime-general
1. first dream of the new year
The first dream one has in the new year, traditionally on the night of January 1st or 2nd. In Japanese culture, certain dreams are considered auspicious.
初夢(はつゆめ)を見(み)た。
I had my first dream of the year.
初夢(はつゆめ)に富士山(ふじさん)が出(で)てきた。
Mt. Fuji appeared in my first dream of the year.
初夢(はつゆめ)で縁起(えんぎ)がいいのは「一(いち)富士(ふじ)二(に)鷹(たか)三(さん)なすび」と言(い)われている。
It is said that the most auspicious first dreams are 'first, Mt. Fuji; second, a hawk; third, an eggplant.'

初夢(はつゆめ) is the first dream of the new year, traditionally the dream seen on the night of January 1st or 2nd.

Cultural note

The saying 一(いち)富士(ふじ)二(に)鷹(たか)三(さん)なすび lists the three most auspicious things to dream of: Mt. Fuji, a hawk, and an eggplant. This saying dates back to the Edo period, and its origin is debated.

Common patterns

Usage

初夢(はつゆめ) is a seasonal topic in Japanese conversation. People often share what they dreamed about as a lighthearted New Year's tradition. The content of the dream is sometimes taken as an omen for the year ahead.

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