clouds and haze; misty atmosphere
Formal or literary term for a hazy, cloud-like atmosphere, often evoking a poetic or painterly scene.
landscape painting; misty landscape art
Refers to a style of landscape painting that emphasizes mist, clouds, and atmospheric effects; a formal or literary term.
The mountains were wrapped in clouds and haze, creating a fantastical scene.
This hanging scroll is a landscape painting using the mist-and-cloud technique.
Standard kanji spelling for both senses.
Variant kanji form using 烟 instead of 煙; less common.
Compound of 雲 (cloud) and 煙 (smoke/haze). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally suggests a misty, cloud-like atmosphere.