water and the Moon
Literary or poetic phrase evoking the beauty of water and the Moon together, often in classical poetry or Zen contexts.
水月の風景を詠んだ和歌がある。
There is a waka poem that sings of the scene of water and the Moon.
the Moon reflected on the water
Poetic image of the Moon's reflection on a water surface; often used metaphorically in Zen for something beautiful but ungraspable.
池に映る水月を見ながら、無常を感じた。
While looking at the Moon reflected on the pond, I felt the transience of things.
In martial arts, the solar plexus area targeted as a vital point; the term is used in some traditional schools.
水月への打撃は、相手の動きを止めるのに有効とされる。
A strike to the solar plexus is considered effective for stopping an opponent's movement.