Poetry
The lines and syllables of a haiku poem
What is a poem with 3 lines. There are 5 syllables in the first line, 7 syllables in the second line, and 5 syllables with the third line.
The place where Kei tells Kai(to) to meet him
What is the tree where they caught a beetle (Sakurai 19).
The symbolism of the banyan tree in "Bones"
What is a vessel for the dead souls of war. It also represents the old tradition in Japan and the Shinto practice of worshiping nature, believing spirits reside in things like trees, mountains, rivers, etc.
The meaning of ichigo ichie
"One Encounter, One Chance" (Sayuri Boissy 1). It "...stresses the importance of treating each encounter as a once-in-a-lifetime event and focusing on the details of each occasion" (Sayuri Boissy 4). Ichigo ichie means "living fully in the present...drinking life, and tea, to its fullest—one cup at a time" (Sayuri Boissy 4).
The Japanese word for supernatural and mythical creatures in Shinto
What is Yokai
A seasonal indication in a haiku poem.
What is Kigo
The outcome of contracting with Kyubey
What is to become a magical girl
The final sign that Yukiko's mother had died from the sugar sickness
The meaning of Wabi-Sabi
What is an aesthetic and philosophy that emphasizes beauty in the impermanent and imperfect. It upholds life’s natural cycles and embodies Zen Buddhist principles of austerity, simplicity, and non-attachment. While appreciating the complexities of nature and life, wabi-sabi also strives for ease and calm, acknowledging nothing is perfect. Moreover, this philosophy recognizes the importance of authenticity.
Term for gods and goddesses in Japan
What is Kami
This cutting word interrupts the stream of thought, allowing the first part of the haiku to stand separate from the second part. Yet, it also allows for a juxtaposition between the two parts, asking the reader to reflect on the meaning that will form with the interplay between the two.
What is Kireji
Seki's understanding about the origin of the plague in Ooku
What is "the gods of the forest had punished her son Sadakichi with a terrible plague, which he had brought back to the village..." (Yoshinaga 6).
Akira woke Chikako (the protagonist of "Blood and Water") "... from an extremely long dream..." (Yoshimoto pg#) by doing what
What is he made her a handcrafted amulet that communicated he accepted her totally and unconditionally (Yoshimoto 12).
A philosophy that originated from China, traveled through Korea, and found prominence in Japanese culture. It is centered around these essential values: filial piety, humaneness, and ritual.
What is Confucianism
The inner conflict the protagonist faces in "The Priest and His Love."
What is "...the inner conflict between worldly love and religious faith" (3).
The Japanese word for highbrow poems with aristocratic sensibilities. This style follows rigid rules and emphasizes nature in its content.
What is Ga
According to Director Heine-Mann, a doctor's primary calling
What is "...to advance medical research, not to save lives" (Urasawa 50).
The meanings (3 possibilities) that the swallows held for Tomi
What are:
1. Good fortune because "...happiness comes to a house where swallows build their nests" (Miyamoto 7).
2. She believes the swallows built their nest above her shop because they had observed she was a kind person.
3. She "...felt as though she were being blessed unexpectedly with children" (Miyamoto 7).
The Japanese term for an autobiographical travel journal that has prose interlaced with haiku. An example of this is Matsuo Basho’s The Saga Diary.
What is Haibun
The origin of Shintoism, and the term for a building associated with this tradition.
What is:
Shinto's origin is Japan, and the building is a shrine, which often has a torii (traditional red gate) at the entrance.
The Japanese word for lowbrow poems with commoner sensibilities. This style’s rules are more informal, and the subject of these poems emphasizes the familiar, featuring pop culture, the city, and the grittier aspects of life.
What is Zoku
Ginko uses his hand to explain the levels of living things. Mushi are down the arm, past the shoulder, and at the heart whereas people are ___________ .
What is "On the very tip of the middle finger and the farthest place from the heart" (Urushibara 21).
The significance of the willow tree in "Kino"
What is "... Kamita was somehow connected with the old willow tree in the front yard. The tree that had protected him, and his little house....In summer, they [the tree's branches] provided cool shade to the yard. On rainy days, gold droplets glistened on their soft branches. On windless days the branches were sunk in deep, quiet thought; on windy days they swayed like a restless heart" (Murakami 39).
The term for the four-act plot structure common in Japanese literature.
Bonus: list the term/definition for each of the four parts.
What is Kishotenketsu
Bonus:
Ki = Introduction to establish characters and setting.
Sho = Development to deepen the audience’s emotional understanding of the characters.
Ten = An unexpected twist that changes the characters’ circumstances and/or setting.
Ketsu = A conclusion that reconciles “Ki” and “Sho” with the change that culminated from “Ten.”
The origin of Buddhism and the term for a building associated with this tradition.
What is:
Buddhism's origin is northeastern India, and over the period of a thousand years, it traveled to China, Korea, and then Japan in 525 BCE. The building is a temple.