Yojijukugo
Japanese meaning of 花鳥諷詠
Reading:
Voice sample:
かちょうふうえい (kachou fuei)
English Translation:
Composing poetry inspired by nature
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
To compose verse that “sings” birds-and-flowers—nature observed and distilled into poetry.
日本語で読む
自然を観照し、花鳥を「詠む」作法。写生的まなざしと季節感の詩法。
Cultural Context:
Strongly associated with modern haiku aesthetics (Hototogisu school); emphasizes season words and faithful observation.
日本語で読む
近代俳句（ホトトギス派）と結びつく理念。季語と自然観察を重んじる。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase used with “を楽しむ” or “の精神” to describe appreciating and expressing nature’s beauty through poetry, especially haiku (“花鳥諷詠の精神を大切にする”).<br>• Common in literary or seasonal cultural contexts.
日本語で読む
• 季節や自然の美しさを詩に詠み込むことを表す「〜を楽しむ」「〜の精神」（例：「花鳥諷詠の精神を大切にする」）。<br>• 文学や季節感のある文化で多用される。
Trap for English Speakers
May be mistaken as literal “watching birds and flowers,” but it emphasizes poetic appreciation of nature.
日本語で読む
単なる花や鳥の観賞ではなく、詩的に自然を味わい表現することを指す点に注意。
Example
Example 1Basic Example
花鳥諷詠の心で俳句を詠む。
Write haiku with a heart inspired by nature.
Example 2Applied Example
桜の下で、友人と花鳥諷詠を競い合うのが春の恒例行事だ。
Under the cherry blossoms, competing with friends in composing nature-inspired poetry is our annual spring tradition.
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