月つき雪ゆき花はな

noun

moon, snow, and flowers; beauty of the four seasons

Poetic term originating from a poem by Bai Juyi, referring to the moon in autumn, snow in winter, and flowers (typically cherry blossoms) in spring, symbolizing the beauty of each season. Rare in modern everyday language; encountered in classical literature and traditional aesthetics.

See also: 雪月花

• 「月つき雪ゆき花はな」は、四し季き折おり々おりの美うつくしさを表あらわす詩し的てきな言こと葉ばです。

  "Tsukiyukihana" is a poetic term expressing the beauty of the four seasons.

• この和わ歌かには月つき雪ゆき花はなの趣おもむきが感かんじられる。

  One can feel the charm of moon, snow, and flowers in this waka poem.