鶯おう谷こく

noun

warbler in a valley; valley where warblers live

Rare literary image of a warbler dwelling in a valley, often used metaphorically. The two senses are nearly identical and are merged here.

See also: 鶯遷 (おうせん)

• 「鶯おう谷こく」は、鶯うぐいすが谷たににいる情じょう景けいを表あらわす古こ風ふうな言こと葉ばだ。

  鶯谷 is an old-fashioned word that describes the scene of a warbler being in a valley.

noun

remaining obscure and unsuccessful

Rare metaphorical use, derived from the image of a warbler hidden in a valley, implying a person of talent remaining unrecognized. Related to 鶯遷 (おうせん).

See also: 鶯遷 (おうせん)

• 彼かれは鶯おう谷こくの境きょう遇ぐうに甘あまんじている。

  He is content with his obscure and unsuccessful situation.