Japanese

ちゅうしゅうのめいげつ
Meaning: the beautiful full moon of Mid-Autumn; harvest moon
Part of Speech: Noun, Four-character idiom

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Example

雲が切れると、中秋名月が池の水面に静かに映った。
When the clouds parted, the bright Mid-Autumn moon reflected quietly on the pond's surface.

Usage Notes

This term refers to the admired full moon around the traditional Mid-Autumn date and often carries a poetic seasonal feeling.

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