玉蟾金兎
Reading: ぎょくせんきんと
Meaning: poetic name for the moon
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Example Sentence
The moon shines beautifully in the night sky.
Usage Notes
A literary term referring to the moon, derived from Chinese legends about a jade toad and golden rabbit living on the moon. Used in classical poetry and formal writing.
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