Matsuo Basho

Chilling Autumn Rains

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Chilling Autumn Rains - meaning Summary

Obscured Beauty in Rain

Simple scene: autumn rain shrouds Mount Fuji, and that very concealment seems to heighten its beauty. The poem presents a paradox where obscuring weather does not diminish the mountain but reframes it, inviting contemplative delight in transience and seasonal chill. It asks readers to accept limited sight and find aesthetic value in partial glimpses of nature. The mood is quietly elegiac and appreciative.

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Chilling autumn rains curtain Mount Fuji, then make it more beautiful to see

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