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Lost in the mists of time, and other idioms with fog

(section in progress)


To be in a fog or to be in a haze

Fig. confused, not alert; dazed; not paying attention to what is going on around one Read the rest of this article »

To be on cloud nine, and other idioms with clouds

(section in progress)


To have one’s head in the clouds

Fig. to daydream; to be unaware of what is going on from fantasies Read the rest of this article »

Kasumi, spring mist


霞 【かすみ】 kasumi, (spring) mist [frequently translated as 'haze']

朝霞 【あさがすみ】 asagasumi, morning mist
夕霞 【ゆうがすみ】 yūgasumi, evening mist
遠霞 【とおがすみ】 tōgasumi, distant mist

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