rakugan; pressed dry confection
A traditional Japanese sweet made from starch (rice, soy, or barley flour) and sugar, pressed into decorative molds. Often served at tea ceremonies.
Rakugan is often served in tea ceremonies.
This rakugan is made with wasanbon sugar and has a very refined sweetness.
geese alighting
A poetic or literary image of wild geese descending to rest, often used in classical poetry and art. Not used in everyday conversation.
"Rakugan" is a beautiful word that describes the sight of geese alighting.