落らく雁がん

noun

rakugan; pressed dry confection

A traditional Japanese sweet made from starch (rice, soy, or barley flour) and sugar, pressed into decorative molds. Often served at tea ceremonies.

• 茶さ道どうでは、落らく雁がんがよく出だされる。

  Rakugan is often served in tea ceremonies.

• この落らく雁がんは和わ三さん盆ぼんで作つくられていて、とても上じょう品ひんな甘あまさだ。

  This rakugan is made with wasanbon sugar and has a very refined sweetness.

noun

geese alighting

A poetic or literary image of wild geese descending to rest, often used in classical poetry and art. Not used in everyday conversation.

• 「落らく雁がん」は、雁がんが舞まい降おりる様よう子すを表あらわす美うつくしい言こと葉ばだ。

  "Rakugan" is a beautiful word that describes the sight of geese alighting.