Translation and Meaning of: 夕暮れ - yuugure

The Japanese word 「夕暮れ」 (yuugure) is commonly used to describe the period of the day between sunset and the beginning of night. The etymology of the word is quite interesting and reflects aspects of the Japanese language and culture. It is composed of two kanji: 「夕」 (yuu), which means "afternoon" or "sunset," and 「暮れ」 (kure), which can be translated as "twilight" or "end." Together, they form a term that encapsulates the tranquil transition from day to night, a concept that is important in Japanese aesthetics.

The origin of this term dates back to ancient times when Japan was still deeply connected to nature and its daily variations. The cycle of day and night directly influenced daily life and the organization of human activities. Yuugure is not just a moment of the day; it is also a symbol of change and the balance between light and shadow. In a cultural context, this smooth transition of twilight is often associated with feelings of nostalgia and introspection.

Radicais e Significados

• 夕 (yuu): This kanji can be literally translated as "night" or "evening," but it also carries a sense of calmness and preparation for the night’s rest.
• 暮れ (kure): It means the act of darkening or the end of a period, being a crucial part to convey the idea of the decline of light.

In addition to its practical use for designating a specific time of day, 「夕暮れ」 is a term frequently used in Japanese literature and poetry. It evokes a picturesque scene where the sky fills with warm hues typical of twilight, stimulating feelings of appreciation for ephemeral beauty. This reflection illustrates how the Japanese language often blends with poetry, offering not just utilitarian communication but also artistic and emotional expression.

Vocabulary

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Synonyms and similar words

• 黄昏 (Tasogare) - Twilight, the moment between the end of the afternoon and the beginning of the night.
• 夕闇 (Yuu yami) - Darkness of the night that begins to fall at dusk.
• 夕暮 (Yuu gurai) - Dusk, or the time when the day begins to darken.
• 夕方 (Yuu gata) - Afternoon, the part of the day between noon and night.
• 夕焼け (Yuu yake) - Colors of the sky during sunset.
• 夕陽 (Yuu hi) - Setting sun, sun that sets at the end of the day.
• 夕日 (Yuu hi) - Another term for the setting sun, emphasizing the sunlight at the end of the day.

夕暮れ

Romaji: yuugure
Kana: ゆうぐれ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: night; (night) Twilight

Meaning in English: evening;(evening) twilight

Definition: The time when the sun was setting.

Example Sentences - (夕暮れ) yuugure

See below some example sentences:

夕暮れが静かで美しいです。

Yuugure ga shizuka de utsukushii desu

The sunset is quiet and beautiful.

The twilight is quiet and beautiful.

• 夕暮れ (yūgure) - means "twilight" or "sunset"
• が (ga) - grammatical particle that marks the subject of the sentence
• 静か (shizuka) - means "silent" or "calm"
• で (de) - grammatical particle that indicates the condition or means in which something occurs
• 美しい (utsukushii) - means "handsome" or "beautiful"
• です (desu) - an educated and polite way to affirm something in Japanese

夕暮れが深まる。

Yuugure ga fukamaru

The night is getting darker.

The Twilight deepens.

• 夕暮れ - dusk (anoitecer)
• が - ga (subject particle)
• 深まる - fukamaru (become deeper, darker)

夕暮れ時の西日が美しいです。

Yuugureji no nishibi ga utsukushii desu

The west sun of the west is beautiful during twilight.

West day at dusk is beautiful.

• 夕暮れ時 - moment of dusk
• の - Particle indicating possession or relationship
• 西日 - sunlight that strikes from the west
• が - particle that indicates subject
• 美しい - beautiful
• です - Verb to be/estar in the present