also: おんみょう · おんよう
yin and yang; cosmic dual forces
Refers to the complementary dual forces in Chinese philosophy and traditional Japanese thought, encompassing opposites such as dark/light, moon/sun, and female/male.
In Eastern medicine, it is believed that the balance of yin and yang is important.
このマークは陰陽を表している。
This symbol represents yin and yang.
This garden is said to represent the harmony of yin and yang.
In ancient thought, it is said the world was born when yin and yang separated from chaos.
Less common alternate reading, also associated with traditional cosmology.