noun
haze and mist; enveloping mist
Literary term for atmospheric haze or mist, often evoking a poetic landscape.
山々は煙霞に包まれていた。
The mountains were wrapped in haze and mist.
noun
scenic landscape; mountain and valley scenery
Literary term for a beautiful natural view, especially of mountains and valleys, often with a classical or poetic feel.
この地の煙霞は訪れる人を魅了する。
The scenic landscape of this area captivates visitors.
Compound of 煙 (smoke, haze) and 霞 (mist). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination is used in classical Chinese-influenced Japanese for poetic landscape descriptions.