taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Literary, often used in classical or poetic descriptions of expansive landscapes, skies, or abstract concepts. Functions as a taru-adjective or adverb with と.
taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
faint; hazy; dim; indistinct
Describes something seen from a distance or through mist, appearing vague and unclear. Also literary and often used with と or in a たる form.
Before the boundless expanse of the ocean, I was at a loss for words.
The distant mountains appear faint and hazy.
sublime; transcendent (of art)
Most common kanji form for this literary word.
Variant kanji form; 緲 is a less common character.
Rare variant; 眇 is an uncommon character.
Contains outdated kanji; not used in modern Japanese.
The exact derivation is uncertain. The kanji 縹 (light blue) and 渺 (vast, boundless) combine to suggest a vast, hazy blueness, fitting the word's literary meaning.