evanescent glory; passing prosperity
A yojijukugo meaning that glory or prosperity is as fleeting as the morning glory flower, which blooms for only one day. Used in literary or reflective contexts.
Even he, who had reached the pinnacle of glory, lost his position as fleetingly as the morning glory blooms for a day.
A Chinese-derived expression literally meaning “a hibiscus flower for one day.” The short-lived bloom of the rose of Sharon, 槿, symbolizes fleeting glory or prosperity.