山やま滴したたる

expression

mountain lush with summer greenery; overflowing mountain

A poetic seasonal phrase (kigo) for late spring to summer, describing a mountain covered in abundant fresh greenery, as if dripping with life. Often used in haiku and traditional poetry. Compare with 山笑う (spring) and 山眠る (winter).

See also: 山笑う · 山眠る

• 山やま滴したたる季き節せつになると、新しん緑りょくがまぶしい。

  When the season of the overflowing mountain arrives, the fresh greenery is dazzling.

• 俳はい句くで「山やま滴したたる」は初しょ夏かの季き語ごとして使つかわれる。

  In haiku, 'yamashitatru' is used as a seasonal word for early summer.