"Hiérophonie IV" (1971) for flute solo written by the Japanese composer Yoshihisa Taira (1937, Tokyo-2005, Paris) is included in a series of his representative works under the same title. From a point of view of interpretation, I shall try to reveal some characters of his musical language by tracing the special aspects presented in the piece. I will also try to discuss some common concerns, the comparable aesthetics, and musical thinking shared by the composers of his generation demonstrated in their musical works for flute solo; in spite of the differences of their cultural heritages, this will hopefully help in the interpretation and appreciation of Taira's music.