Kasumi
/kรฆหsuห.mi/noun
A Japanese word meaning 'mist' or 'haze'.
Did you know?In Japanese folklore, mist is often associated with spirits and the ethereal, symbolizing a veil between the living and the supernatural.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Japonic
PJ
*kasumi
โa state of being veiled or obscured, like fog or mist.โ
Old Japanese
OJ
้
โmist or haze, often seen as a poetic symbol of beauty and transience.โ
Middle Japanese
MJ
ใใใฟ (kasumi)
โthe phenomenon of mist, frequently referenced in literature and art.โ
Modern Japanese
MJ
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โmist, symbolizing mystery, beauty, and the ephemeral nature of life.โ