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JLPT N1

曙

曙 (akebono) is a poetic word for dawn. People often use it to talk about the start of a day or a new era.

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Noun

"Dawn" / "The Beginning"

Refers to the time when the sky first begins to lighten before sunrise. Metaphorically, it signifies the start of a new period or era.

Example

曙 の 光 が 部屋 に 差し込んで きた 。

The light of dawn streamed into the room.

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曙
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曙 (akebono) is a poetic word for dawn. People often use it to talk about the start of a day or a new era.
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