noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
phantom; vision; illusion; apparition
Something that appears real but is not; a ghostly figure, mirage, or hallucination.
I saw a mirage in the desert.
それは幻だったのかもしれない。
It might have been an illusion.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
something fleeting; short-lived dream
Used for hopes, dreams, or moments that vanish quickly; often carries a poetic or wistful tone.
彼の成功は幻のように消えた。
His success vanished like a fleeting dream.
若さは幻のようなものだ。
Youth is like something fleeting.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
fabled item; mythical thing; very rare thing
Refers to legendary or almost unobtainable objects, such as a mythical beast or a legendary sword; also used for extremely rare real-world items.
幻の名刀が発見された。
A legendary sword was discovered.
この切手は幻の一品だ。
This stamp is a very rare item.
His dream of winning ended up being nothing but a fleeting dream.
Sometimes you see visions when you have a fever.
This is said to be a legendary, near-mythical sword.
She disappeared without a trace, like a phantom.