rivers and mountains; landscape
Literary term for natural scenery, often evoking a classical Chinese poetic image. Not used in everyday conversation; found in literature, poetry, and formal descriptions.
This painting beautifully depicts the beauty of rivers and mountains.
He loved the landscape and continued his travels.
Compound of 江 (river) and 山 (mountain), originating from classical Chinese poetry where the pair symbolizes the natural world. The reading こうざん is the on'yomi.