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A multicolored arc that appears in the sky after rain; a rainbow. Also used figuratively as a symbol of hope or good fortune.

Noun

Examples

雨が止んで、空に大きな虹がかかった。

The rain stopped and a large rainbow appeared in the sky.

子どもたちは虹を見つけて写真を撮った。

The children spotted the rainbow and took pictures.

歌の歌詞で虹は希望の象徴として使われることが多い。

In song lyrics, a rainbow is often used as a symbol of hope.