noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
open-air tea ceremony
A tea ceremony held outdoors, often in a scenic natural setting. The standard modern meaning.
秋の紅葉を楽しみながら野点を開いた。
We held an open-air tea ceremony while enjoying the autumn leaves.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
aristocrat's rest stop during palanquin travel
Historical term for a noble taking a break while traveling by palanquin. Rare and archaic outside historical contexts.
古文書には、貴族が旅の途中で野点をしたと記されている。
Ancient documents record that aristocrats took breaks during their journeys.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
something standing in the open
Rare, literal meaning: something placed or standing outdoors. Not in common modern use.
「野点」は、野外に立てられたものを指すこともあるが、現代ではほとんど使われない。
The term 野点 can also refer to something set up outdoors, but it is rarely used in modern Japanese.