花鳥
Meanings
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flowers and birds
Often used in the context of traditional East Asian art, poetry, and seasonal appreciation, referring to the beauty of nature.
Many Japanese paintings depict flowers and birds.
The appreciation of the beauties of nature (flowers, birds, wind, and moon) has been cherished by Japanese people since ancient times.
Usage patterns
- 花鳥を描くto depict flowers and birds (as an artistic motif)
This hanging scroll beautifully depicts flowers and birds.
Expressions
- 花鳥諷詠the beauties of nature and the harmony between nature and humanity (as the central poetic theme of haiku)