noun
ukiyo-e; Edo-period woodblock print
Refers to a genre of Japanese art that flourished from the 17th to 19th centuries, depicting scenes of everyday life, landscapes, and kabuki actors. Often used as a historical art term.
浮世絵は江戸時代に庶民の間で人気を博した。
Ukiyo-e gained popularity among common people during the Edo period.
この美術館には北斎の浮世絵が展示されている。
This museum displays ukiyo-e prints by Hokusai.