有明
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Meanings
1
Refers to dawn, especially from the 16th day of the lunar month onward when the moon is still visible at daybreak. A somewhat literary or traditional term; in everyday speech 夜明け is more common.
See also: 夜明け
The moon remained in the dawn sky.
2
portable paper lantern for walking at night
abbreviation
Abbreviation of 有明行灯. A historical item; not in common modern use.
See also: 有明行灯
有明 was used as an abbreviation for 有明行灯, a portable paper lantern.