Venus is also known as the morning star.
thick silk thread
Refers to a heavy, high-quality silk thread used in traditional textiles.
This kimono is woven with thick silk thread.
A high-purity white sugar, often used in traditional Japanese confectionery.
Refined sugar is often used in making Japanese sweets.
white rice jelly
Abbreviation of 太白飴 (たいはくあめ). A traditional sweet made from rice.
See also: 太白飴
White rice jelly is a traditional candy made from rice.
variety of sweet potato
A specific cultivar of sweet potato, likely named for its pale color.
In this region, a variety of sweet potato called 太白 is cultivated.
The kanji 太 (thick, great) and 白 (white) combine to suggest something pure and substantial. The exact historical derivation for each sense is uncertain; the word is used in various specialized contexts.