No. 485 in Japanese
常盤
"Evergreen" or "constant."
In a sentence
常盤の松は、常に緑色の葉を持っています。
The tōkiwa pine always has green leaves.
常盤 here describes the evergreen characteristic of the pine, symbolizing constancy.
彼女の常盤のような肌は独特な美しさを放っています。
Her tōkiwa-like skin radiates a unique beauty.
常盤 is used metaphorically to describe her skin's durable and timeless appearance.
昔の話で、常盤という名前の姫が登場します。
In an old tale, a princess named Tokiwa appears.
常盤 is used here simply as a proper noun, the name of a character.
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