noun
beautiful spring scenery
Literary yojijukugo describing a lush spring landscape with willows and flowers. Often used in poetic or classical contexts.
このあたりは柳暗花明の趣がある。
This area has the charm of beautiful spring scenery.
Euphemistic or literary term for a pleasure quarter, derived from the imagery of willows and flowers associated with such districts in classical Chinese poetry.
彼は柳暗花明の巷で遊んだ。
He amused himself in the red-light district.