雪せつ月げつ花か

noun

snow, moon, and flowers; beauty of the four seasons

Poetic term originating from a poem by Bai Juyi, referring to the beauty of nature across the seasons: snow in winter, moon in autumn, and flowers in spring. Often used in classical Japanese literature and art.

See also: 月雪花

• 雪せつ月げつ花かの美うつくしさを詠よんだ和わ歌かは多おおい。

  Many waka poems celebrate the beauty of snow, moon, and flowers.