lamenting the passing of spring; lamenting the passing of one's youth
A literary or poetic noun expressing a bittersweet regret for the end of spring or, by extension, the fading of youth. Often used in titles or reflective writing.
His haiku is filled with a sense of lament for the passing of spring.
The theme of this poetry collection is lamenting the passing of spring and nostalgia for youth.
Compound of 惜 (seki, 'regret, lament') and 春 (shun, 'spring'). The reading is on'yomi, suggesting a Sino-Japanese origin. The extended meaning of lamenting lost youth is a natural metaphor.