Drifting Cloud

Ukigumo (novel)

Ukigumo is an 1887 Japanese novel by Shimei Futabatei. Published in three parts between June 1887 and August 1889, it is frequently referred to as the first modern Japanese novel.

Cloud

In meteorology, a cloud is an aerosol consisting of a visible mass of miniature liquid droplets, ice crystals, or other particles, suspended in the atmosphere of a planetary body or similar space. Water, primarily, comprises the droplets and crystals. On Earth, clouds are formed as a result of saturation of the air when it is cooled to its dew point, or when it gains sufficient moisture, usually in the form of water vapor, from an adjacent source to raise the dew point to the ambient temperature.

drifting

Adjective

1. Moving aimlessly or at the mercy of external forces.
2. Without direction, focus, or goal.

Noun

1. The act by which something drifts.
2. That which drifts.

cloud

Noun

1. A visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air.
2. Any mass of dust, steam or smoke resembling such a mass.

Verb

1. To become foggy or gloomy, or obscured from sight.
2. To overspread or hide with a cloud or clouds.