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Mooning over those who are absent

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Confanity

風月玄度fuu.getsu.gen.taku Literally: wind – moon – (mysterious) – (degree) Alternately: Thinking of someone you haven’t seen in a long time; missing a good friend due to long separation. By extension, thinking about or even mourning the death of someone exceptional. … Continue reading →

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Pleasant at a distance

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Confanity

But you don’t want them hitting you in the face 花鳥風月 ka.chou.fuu.getsu Literally: flower – bird – wind – moon Alternately: The beautiful scenery of nature. By extension, the hyper-indolent aristocratic pastime of gazing out at gardens full of carefully-arranged … Continue reading →

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Purple mountain majesties + brightly-shining streams

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Confanity

山紫水明 san.shi.sui.mei Literally: mountain – purple – water – bright Alternately: The purple color of mountains reflecting sunlight and the clarity of (mountain) streams or lakes. This phrase suggests the purity and beauty of natural landscapes in general. “Nature is … Continue reading →

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