清せい風ふう

noun

cool breeze; refreshing wind; breath of fresh air

A pleasant, clean, and refreshing breeze, often with a poetic or literary feel. Can be used literally for a cool wind or figuratively for something that brings a fresh, uplifting change.

• 高こう原げんを歩あるくと、清せい風ふうが心地ここちよい。

  When walking on the plateau, the cool breeze feels pleasant.

• 彼かれの率そっ直ちょくな意い見けんは、会かい議ぎに清せい風ふうを吹ふき込こんだ。

  His frank opinion brought a breath of fresh air to the meeting.