noun
beauties of nature; traditional themes of natural beauty
Refers to the classic aesthetic appreciation of flowers, birds, wind, and moon as symbols of nature's beauty, often in poetry and art.
See also: 花鳥諷詠
花鳥風月を愛でる心は、日本人の美意識の根底にある。
An appreciation for the beauties of nature lies at the heart of the Japanese aesthetic sense.
noun
artistic pursuits involving nature themes
Extended use referring to creative activities like painting, poetry, or flower arrangement that take natural beauty as their subject.
彼は花鳥風月をたしなみ、休日には絵を描いたり句を詠んだりしている。
He enjoys artistic pursuits centered on nature, spending his holidays painting or composing haiku.