noun
Land of Abundant Reed Plains and Rice Fields; Japan (archaic poetic name)
Archaic poetic epithet for Japan, evoking a land of lush reeds and bountiful rice. Used in classical literature and Shinto prayers.
古事記には「豊葦原の瑞穂の国」という表現が見られる。
The expression 'Land of Abundant Reed Plains and Rice Fields' appears in the Kojiki.
Another archaic name for Japan, often used in mythological contexts, meaning 'Central Land of Reed Plains'.
A classical Japanese name for the country, combining 豊 (abundant), 葦原 (reed plain), 瑞穂 (fresh rice ears), and 国 (land). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it reflects an idealized vision of Japan's natural fertility.