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snow viewing; enjoying the snow scenery
The aesthetic appreciation of snow-covered landscapes, traditionally enjoyed from indoors while drinking tea or sake. One of the seasonal viewing traditions alongside cherry blossom viewing and moon viewing.
露天風呂で雪見を楽しんだ。
I enjoyed viewing the snow from the outdoor hot spring bath.
雪見をしながら温かい酒を飲むのは格別だ。
Drinking warm sake while viewing the snow is a special pleasure.
庭の雪見灯籠が雪をかぶって、冬らしい風情のある景色になった。
The snow-viewing lantern in the garden was covered with snow, creating a scene with winter charm.
A compound of 雪 (snow) and 見 (viewing). Part of the Japanese tradition of seasonal nature appreciation alongside 花見 (cherry blossom viewing) and 月見 (moon viewing).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 雪見灯籠 (snow-viewing lantern — a type of stone garden lantern)
- 雪見酒 (sake enjoyed while viewing snow)
- 雪見風呂 (bath with a view of snow)
- 雪見だいふく (Yukimi Daifuku — a popular ice cream brand by Lotte)
The 雪見灯籠 is a distinctive type of short stone lantern with wide legs, designed to look beautiful when snow accumulates on top. It is a common element in Japanese gardens.