Rich metaphors in everyday objects

Another place where metaphors are particularly rich is everyday objects.

"Coat" is a famous metaphor system. "Coat" is also a vivid image in daily life, which can derive many rich meanings.

"Vase" is also a typical metaphor. It is considered ironic to say that someone is a vase. This person looks glamorous, but it's not interesting.

This metaphor can be seen everywhere in our life-a shovel or a book, and every object can be a part of the metaphor system.

The shortest poem in the world is Life written by Mr. Kitajima. The word "net" is a typical metaphor. Interpersonal network and Internet have become an important part of our life. The circle of friends is also a net.

More than 30 years ago, when Mr. Kitajima wrote this poem, he was prescient and forward-looking. Although there is only one word, Mr. Kitajima connects "net" with "life" and grandly introduces this kind of private discourse for the public to enjoy, which has become "public discourse"-after more than 30 years of use, people have accepted this metaphor.