風物詩(ふうぶつし)

ふうぶつし
noun
seasonal feature; thing associated with a season
1. seasonal feature; thing associated with a season
something characteristic of or strongly associated with a particular season or time of year
花火(はなび)は夏(なつ)の風物詩(ふうぶつし)だ。
Fireworks are a quintessential part of summer.
紅葉(こうよう)は秋(あき)の風物詩(ふうぶつし)だ。
Autumn foliage is characteristic of fall.
年末(ねんまつ)の風物詩(ふうぶつし)といえば、紅白歌合戦(こうはくうたがっせん)だ。
Speaking of year-end traditions, it's the Kōhaku singing contest.

JAPANESE SEASONAL CULTURE:
風物詩(ふうぶつし) reflects Japan's strong awareness of seasons and their associated customs.

EXAMPLES BY SEASON:

春(はる) (Spring):

  • 花見(はなみ) - cherry blossom viewing
  • 入学式(にゅうがくしき) - school entrance ceremonies
  • 鯉(こい)のぼり - carp streamers (Children's Day)

夏(なつ) (Summer):

  • 花火(はなび) - fireworks
  • 盆踊(ぼんおど)り - Bon dancing
  • 風鈴(ふうりん) - wind chimes
  • 蝉(せみ)の声(こえ) - cicada sounds
  • 甲子園(こうしえん) - high school baseball tournament

秋(あき) (Autumn):

  • 紅葉(こうよう) - autumn foliage
  • 運動会(うんどうかい) - sports day
  • 月見(つきみ) - moon viewing

冬(ふゆ) (Winter):

  • 紅白歌合戦(こうはくうたがっせん) - New Year's Eve singing contest
  • 除夜(じょや)の鐘(かね) - temple bell on New Year's Eve
  • 初詣(はつもうで) - first shrine visit of the year
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