golden cage

language: ja

definitions

  1. A situation characterized by material wealth and comfort that severely restricts personal freedom and autonomy.
    ja: 豪華な檻
  2. A relationship or lifestyle that offers prestige and security but prevents genuine happiness or self-expression.
    ja: 恵まれた束縛
  3. A literal cage constructed from gold or gold-plated materials, often used for decoration or housing pets.
    ja: 金の鳥籠

examples

  1. "The palace is a golden cage," she whispered to her mother.

    「宮殿は黄金の鳥籠よ」と彼女は母親に囁いた。

  2. She realized her marriage was a golden cage that prevented her from pursuing her career.

    彼女は、自分の結婚生活がキャリアを追求することを妨げる「黄金の籠」であることに気づいた。

  3. The museum displayed a golden cage once used to house exotic birds for royalty.

    その博物館では、かつて王族のために珍しい鳥を飼育していた金の鳥籠が展示されていました。