Tsuki

/ˈtsuːki/ noun

Definition

The Japanese word for moon; carries connotations of beauty, impermanence, and the poetic tradition of moon-viewing.

Etymology

From Japanese 月 (tsuki). Moon-viewing (tsukimi) has been a Japanese tradition for over a thousand years. The moon represents beauty, change, and the passing of time.

Kelly Says

In Japan, WATCHING the moon is a formal tradition over 1000 years old! They have moon-viewing PARTIES! The moon represents everything beautiful and impermanent. Every month is named after the moon because time IS the moon! 🌙🇯🇵

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