long marriage; twin pines at Takasago
A poetic set phrase symbolizing a long and happy marriage, derived from the image of twin pines at Takasago. Often used in wedding contexts or celebratory expressions.
See also: タカサゴ (たかさご)
結婚式で「高砂の松」の話を聞いた。
I heard the story of the twin pines at Takasago at the wedding.
高砂の松のように末永くお幸せに。
May you be happy forever, like the twin pines at Takasago.
From the Noh play 'Takasago', where twin pines symbolize a long and harmonious marriage. The phrase is culturally established as a metaphor for marital longevity.