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)
I heard the story of the twin pines at Takasago at the wedding.
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.