1.
morning fog; morning mist
Fog or mist that appears in the early morning, typically lifting as the sun rises.
朝霧が立ちこめている。
The morning fog is hanging thick.
朝霧の中を散歩した。
I took a walk in the morning mist.
湖に朝霧がかかり、幻想的な風景が広がっていた。
Morning mist hung over the lake, creating a dreamlike landscape.
A compound of 朝 (morning) and 霧 (fog/mist). Evokes a quiet, atmospheric image often associated with mountains, lakes, and rural landscapes. Frequently used in poetry, literature, and scenic descriptions. Also used as a place name and ship name.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 朝霧が立つ: morning fog rises
- 朝霧がかかる: morning fog settles over
- 朝霧が晴れる: morning fog clears
- 朝霧に包まれる: to be enveloped in morning mist
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 夕霧: evening fog — the counterpart at dusk
- 霧: fog/mist — the general term without time specification
- 朝靄: morning haze — lighter and thinner than fog
- 霞: haze — a broader, more diffuse atmospheric phenomenon