甘露
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Meanings
1
Refers to a sweet liquid, often in a poetic or figurative sense, such as the nectar of flowers or a drink of the gods. Also used metaphorically for something exquisitely sweet or delightful.
The nectar of this flower is truly like ambrosia.
His words soaked into my heart like sweet nectar.
2
honeydew
Specifically refers to honeydew, the sweet secretion produced by aphids and some scale insects. This is a technical or biological use.
Aphids secrete honeydew onto the leaves.
Expressions
- 待てば甘露の日和ありgood things come to those who wait